Field Engineer

03001 GIP - GFLI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Field Engineer to lead the integration of design and field operations for SEM/SOE projects in dense urban environments.

You will coordinate excavation sequences, monitor geotechnical systems, supervise temporary works, and ensure safety and quality on site with potential night/weekend shifts. Strong collaboration with design, survey, and subcontractors is essential.

Qualifications

• B.Eng./B.Sc. in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-8 years in heavy civil/underground construction with exposure to shoring, deep excavation, SEM.
• P.Eng. (or eligible) preferred; EIT considered with strong field record.
• Permanent Resident or Canadian citizen.
• Training: Working at Heights, Confined Space, WHMIS, First Aid; rail/transit safety certs.
• 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 tunnel environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence SEM rounds (drift headings, face support, shotcrete cycles).
• Coordinate SOE systems (soldier piles/lagging, walls, sheet piles, tiebacks).
• Oversee excavation activities, temporary works, utilities protections, and traffic staging.
• Monitor geotechnical instrumentation and interpret trends.
• Support dewatering plans and groundwater management per permits.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Education

B.Eng./B.Sc. in Engineering

P.Eng. preferred

EIT considered

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Field Engineer Toronto, Ontario

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) and Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) projects. In this role, you will serve as the critical link between design intent and site execution within dense urban environments.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

• Plan and sequence SEM rounds (drift headings, face support, shotcrete cycles).
• Coordinate SOE systems (soldier piles/lagging, secant/diaphragm walls, sheet piles, tiebacks/soil nails, struts/walers).
• Oversee excavation activities, temporary works, utility protections, and traffic staging.
• Monitor geotechnical instrumentation (extensometers, piezometers, inclinometers, load cells); interpret trends and elevate exceedances.
• Support dewatering plans and groundwater management in accordance with permits and discharge limits.
• Lead ITPs, hold points, trials (e.g., shotcrete panels/cores), material approvals, and field quality records.
• Conduct face mapping, ground classification, and daily reports (advance, support installed, stand-up time, incidents).
• 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-built, 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 look-ahead schedules; align crews, plant, and material logistics to milestones.
• Track production rates (advance per shift, shotcrete volumes, anchors installed).
• Support cost control/changes (quantity tracking, time-impact analysis).
• Safety & compliance: enforce OHS requirements, confined space protocols, ventilation, gas testing, dust/noise management, and emergency response readiness.
• 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: 5-8 years in heavy civil/underground construction with direct exposure to shoring, deep excavation, and/or SEM.
• Credentials: P.Eng. (or eligible) 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 by excavation and tunneling sequences.
• Physically able to work in tunnel environments (confined spaces, variable temperatures, PPE).

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient with AutoCAD / Civil 3D; Bluebeam; MS Project or Primavera P6 for short-interval planning.
• Familiarity with geotechnical design/analysis tools (e.g., Rocscience RS2/RS3 or Slide, PLAXIS, gINT) and instrumentation platforms.
• Experience with shotcrete QA/QC and SEM documentation (e.g., core tests, rebound, layer thickness control).
• 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.
• Strong communicator—able to align designers, supers, subs, and inspectors.
• Detail-oriented with a safety-first mindset and proactive risk management.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $75,000-$95,000 per year. 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.

E-E-O / DEI STATEMENTS

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. 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.

COMPANY CULTURE

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!