Field Engineer

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Benefits program

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to lead the integration of design and field operations for complex Support-of-Excavation projects in Toronto, ON.

You will act as the critical link between design intent and site execution for large-scale infrastructure programs. The role covers field engineering and execution, technical coordination with design and survey teams, planning and controls, and strict safety/compliance management.

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: WHMIS, First Aid; rail/transit safety certifications.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel across project sites.
• Site-based role with shift work including nights/weekends.
• Physically able to work in heavy civil construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineering & Execution: lead integration of design and field operations for SOE projects.
• Technical Coordination: review drawings, raise RFIs, coordinate temporary works and shop drawings.
• Planning & Controls: develop lookahead schedules, track production and material usage.
• Safety & Compliance: lead JHAs, toolbox talks, and permit/environmental compliance.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Organized

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Safety-first mindset

Proactive risk management

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

MS Project / Primavera P6

Estimating & quantity tracking

As-built workflows

Job description

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.

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.