Field Engineer

03001 GIP - GFLI; Markham; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Retirement savings

Career growth

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. in Toronto, ON is seeking a Field Engineer to lead the integration of design and field operations for complex Support-of-Excavation (SOE) projects. You will serve as the critical link between design intent and site execution for large infrastructure deployments.

You will coordinate with design teams, surveyors, and subcontractors to resolve field clashes, ensure QA integrity, and supervise safety and scheduling across project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Eng./B.Sc. in Engineering or related Discipline.
• Experience: 2-5 years in heavy civil construction.
• Credentials: EIT considered with strong field record.
• Work Authorization: Permanent Resident of Canada (or Canadian citizen).
• Training (assets): Working at Heights, Confined Space, WHMIS, First Aid; rail/transit safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety regulations are followed on site.
• Perform field quality control tests, inspections, and activities related to reinforcement installation and concreting.
• Prepare and manage quality control, production records, and scheduling.
• Order materials and track inventory; coordinate with suppliers.
• Coordinate plan and sequence SOE system installation (soldier piles/lagging, wall concepts).
• Oversee excavation activities and temporary works; manage safety.
• Lead ITPs, hold points, trials, and material approvals.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Detail oriented

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc. in Engineering or related Discipline

Tools

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Bluebeam

MS Project or Primavera P6

Job description

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Field Engineer Toronto, ON

SUMMARY

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a high-caliber professional to lead the integration of design and field operations for complex Support-of-Excavation (SOE) projects. In this role, you will serve as the critical link between design intent and site execution for largescale infrastructure projects.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Field Engineering & Execution

• Ensures that all GIP safety regulations are followed.
• Perform field quality control tests, inspections, and day-to-day tasks associated with reinforcement installation and concreting.
• Prepare and manage quality control, production records, and scheduling.
• Orders materials and track inventory. Directly converse with suppliers to ensure delivery is executed per schedule requirements.
• Ensure all installation follows GIP Quality Control Manual requirements and processes.
• Coordinate plan, and sequence SOE system installation (soldier piles/lagging, secant/diaphragm walls, sheet piles, tiebacks/soil nails, struts/walers).
• Oversee excavation activities, temporary works, utility protections, and traffic staging.
• Lead ITPs, hold points, trials (e.g., concrete/rebar), material approvals, and field quality records.

Technical Coordination

• Review drawings, models, and method statements; raise RFIs; coordinate shop drawings and temporary works designs.
• Interface with design teams (geotech/structural), survey, and subcontractors to resolve field clashes and constructability issues.
• Validate as-builts, survey control, and settlement/convergence control measures.
• Contribute to risk registers, trigger/action response plans, and mitigation during adverse ground conditions.

Planning & Controls

• Develop short-interval lookahead schedules; align crews, plant, and material logistics to milestones.
• Track production, material usage, and subcontractor work.
• Write daily timesheets, compile and submit time and material records.
• Support cost control/changes (quantity tracking, time-impact analysis).

Safety & Compliance

• Lead/participate in JHAs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with permits, environmental constraints, and municipal/rail/transit corridor requirements, as applicable.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: B.Eng./B.Sc. in Engineering or related Discipline
• Experience: 2-5 years in heavy civil construction
• Credentials: Preferred; EIT considered with strong field record.
• Work Authorization: Permanent Resident of Canada (or Canadian citizen).
• Training (assets): Working at Heights, Confined Space, WHMIS, First Aid; rail/transit safety certifications.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel across project sites.
• Site-based role with shift work (nights/weekends) as required.
• Physically able to work in heavy civil construction environments.

Technical Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD / Civil 3D; Bluebeam; MS Project or Primavera P6 for short-interval planning.
• Experience with estimating, quantity tracking, and claim development.
• Strong survey coordination, tolerance management, and as-built workflows.

Soft Skills

• Calm under pressure; decisive in the face of changing ground conditions and live-urban constraints.
• Highly organized individual with excellent document management capabilities.
• Strong communicator - able to align designers, supers, subs, and inspectors.
• Detail-oriented with a safety-first mindset and proactive risk management.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Offer a competitive salary within the heavy civil construction market. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI-generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision-makers.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people - comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely.

GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest-growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.

As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.

If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!