Field Engineer

Ganotec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial contractor is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Field Engineer to be the primary engineer on projects in Toronto. Responsibilities include project planning, contract administration, and health and safety leadership. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of construction experience and an engineering degree. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction field experience required.
• Must be able to read and analyze engineering plans.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Perform quantity calculations of materials.
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews.

Skills

Construction field experience

Engineering leadership

Strong communication skills

Safety awareness

Detail-oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Position Overview

As an Electrical or Mechanical Field Engineer you will be the primary or lead engineer on projects and report directly to the Project Engineer. As a Field Engineer, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of workmanship, reporting and tracking engineering deliverable progress and changes. Your functions will also include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for constructability, contractual, legal, and other project issues.

Requisition ID : 176521

Job Level : Mid Level

Home District / Group : Ganotec District

Department : Field Operations

Market : Industrial

Employment Type : Full Time

Position Overview

As an Electrical or Mechanical Field Engineer you will be the primary or lead engineer on projects and report directly to the Project Engineer. As a Field Engineer, you will be expected to be a job-site leader in health and safety, ensuring quality of workmanship, reporting and tracking engineering deliverable progress and changes. Your functions will also include contract administration, project planning and scheduling, project reporting, and you will play an advisory role to Project Management for constructability, contractual, legal, and other project issues.

District Overview

Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract types including full turnkey, EPC, design build or T&M. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position itself towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.

Location

Ganotec’s head office is in Oakville but one of the many things that makes Ganotec’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering :

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed / installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering :

Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents

Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations

Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use

Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested

Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others

Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums

Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management

Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager

Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating :

Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid

Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator

Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

Ability to travel as needed

3+ years' construction field experience

Work experience in engineering and leading engineers

Undergraduate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, construction management, or related

Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative

Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Other Requirements :

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction and Civil Engineering

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