Field Engineer in Vancouver

Energy Jobline ZR; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airport authority in Canada seeks a Field Engineer for their Engineering Projects department. This full-time role involves managing project documentation, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring project adherence to timelines and quality standards. Candidates should have an Engineering degree and experience in construction. The position offers a competitive salary between $73,738 to $96,377 annually.

Benefits

Generous vacation days

Extensive health benefits

Retirement savings matching

Wellness programs

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read construction drawings and visualize in three dimensions.
• Experience in a construction environment is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation using tools like Procore.
• Coordinate lockouts with contractors and YVR stakeholders.
• Conduct regular site reviews and participate in project design meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Construction engineering experience

Project scheduling experience

Document management software knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Registered Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

Procore

Job description

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Job Description

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone.

Position overview

We have an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Field Engineer in the Engineering Projects department. Reporting to the Manager, Airport Terminal Projects, the Field Engineer will provide support to Project Engineers by executing project management responsibilities. This role involves performing project management tasks, identifying solutions, and contributing to the successful completion of YVR’s projects. The Field Engineer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing multiple facets of the project to ensure adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing project documentation using tools like Procore, including:
  • Logging project requirements and drawings
  • Issuing and tracking site instructions, RFIs, and change orders
  • Reviewing submittals and progress draws
• Identifying key lockouts from contractor schedules and reporting to Operations
• Preparing and submitting lockout requests and Baggage Hall Requests for Change documentation
• Coordinating lockouts by working with contractors, Operations, Maintenance, and other YVR stakeholders
• Conducting regular site reviews to monitor progress and ensure compliance with contract documents
• Attending construction sites to investigate RFIs and deficiency lists
• Participating in project design meetings and providing input based on technical standards

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science or related field.
• Registered with Engineers and Geoscientist of BC as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or be eligible to register and registered prior to start date.
• Ability to read construction drawings and visualize in three dimensions.
• Construction engineering experience or previous work in a construction environment.
• Experience with project scheduling and document management software (Procore or other) will be an asset.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities to navigate challenges and achieve results.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts over the phone and in person.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and stakeholder management skills.

This position is open to both Vancouver Airport Authority employees and external applicants. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

As part of our recruitment process, short-listed candidates may be required to participate in an assessment process.

Salary Range : $73,738 to $96,377 per annum, based on 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

Who We Are

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

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