Engineering Shoring Advisor

United Rentals; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental provider, seeks an Engineering Shoring Advisor to provide on-site consulting and solutions during engineered system installations.

Shoring Advisors are highly trained and must guide safe, efficient implementation, adapt to each job site, and ensure adherence to design. Travel up to 75% of the time and strong customer service are required.

Qualifications

• Experience providing on-site engineering guidance and safety instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, schematics, and diagrams.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work in dynamic environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA or Canadian safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Pre-implementation planning and customer preparedness calls.
• Advise customer on resource planning and job schedule.
• On-job safety advocate.
• Job site conditions and obstruction awareness.
• Plan of the Day (POD) providing clarity for tasks and roles.
• Implement the system strictly adhering to the engineered design.
• Provide implementation guidance to safely maximize job work-flow efficiency.
• Direct engineered systems components to their proper placement during the install process.
• Provide removal guidance to support ease and minimize product damage.
• Post job equipment staging guidance to maximize return hauling.
• Educate customer on engineered systems through demonstration and training.
• Educate UR personnel on equipment defects and proper repair procedures.
• Active in the Engineered Systems Hubs ensuring product quality and rent ready condition.
• Participate on the shoring advisor team to continuously improve processes and the customer experience.
• Travel planning and responsible expense management.

Skills

Customer service

Influence skills

Reading plans

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel readiness

Job description

Great Company. Great People. Great Opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider,

come build your future with United Rentals! As an Engineering Shoring Advisor, you will provide onsite consulting and solutions for the district and region during the installation of engineered systems. Shoring Advisors are highly trained, skilled, and uniquely qualified to provide guidance on efficient engineered system implementation and job site safety. Each job is different, and the Shoring Advisors interaction changes based on the situation.

Great Company. Great People. Great Opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As an Engineering Shoring Advisor, you will provide onsite consulting and solutions for the district and region during the installation of engineered systems. Shoring Advisors are highly trained, skilled, and uniquely qualified to provide guidance on efficient engineered system implementation and job site safety. Each job is different, and the Shoring Advisors interaction changes based on the situation.

What You’ll Do

• Pre-implementation planning and customer preparedness calls
• Advise customer on resource planning and job schedule
• On-job safety advocate
• Job site conditions and obstruction awareness
• Plan of the Day (POD) providing clarity for tasks and roles
• Implement the system strictly adhering to the engineered design
• Provide implementation guidance to safely maximize job work-flow efficiency
• Direct engineered systems components to their proper placement during the install process
• Provide removal guidance to support ease and minimize product damage
• Post job equipment staging guidance to maximize return hauling
• Educate customer on engineered systems through demonstration and training
• Educate UR personnel on equipment defects and proper repair procedures
• Active in the Engineered Systems Hubs ensuring product quality and rent ready condition
• Participate on the shoring advisor team to continuously improve processes and the customer experience
• Travel planning and responsible expense management

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to convince and/or influence customers
• Knowledge of OSHA and/or Canadian safe working practices and regulatory requirements
• Strong technical, analytical, and numeric skills
• Working knowledge of underground construction and trench safety equipment
• Able to read job plans, schematics, and diagrams
• Teamwork oriented and willing to pitch in where needed
• Work independently with little supervision, and under moderately ambiguous circumstances’
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and the ability to travel 75% of the time

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Compensation Range

$33.30 - $47.95