Field/Office Coordinator - MEC Transportation (Canada)

Mass. Electric Construction Co.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Electric Construction Co. is seeking entry level field/office engineers to join its MEC-Transportation division. The role supports project controls, interfaces, and procurement while enabling exposure to diverse North American transportation projects.

Based in Canada with opportunities to relocate as needed, the position emphasizes safety, ethics, and strong teamwork. The company offers growth potential within a large, established organization.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related degree.
• 4+ years of experience preferred; willingness to work more than 40 hours/week.
• Ability to travel and relocate as business requires.
• Demonstrated leadership, safety focus, and ethical work standards.
• Ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support construction activities by planning, organizing and implementing project controls system, engineering interface, subcontracts and materials management, purchasing and scheduling.
• Assist project management in expediting material deliveries, estimating and processing change orders, preparing monthly billings and preparing shop drawings.
• May serve as a discipline engineer or as a lead on a small project.

Skills

Field Engineering

Travel/Relocation

Team Player

Communication

Safety Conscious

Leadership Experience

Ethics and Integrity

Time Management

Valid Driver’s License

Canadian Work Eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Mass Electric Transportation, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is looking for entry level field/office engineers! Mass Electric Construction Co. is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, based in Irving, TX with projects stretched across all of North America. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

Mass Electric Construction Co. is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC-Transportation has a 55-year tradition of outstanding performance on some of the nation’s most high-profile transportation projects. To date, we have completed over $3 billion in transportation projects nationwide. With our skilled and dedicated personnel, combined with cutting-edge installation methods and project controls, MEC is setting new standards across every aspect of the market.

• Signal systems
• Overhead contact systems
• Traction power and communication systems
• And more…

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Current work is located in Ottawa and Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Support construction activities by planning, organizing and implementing the following functions: project controls system, engineering interface, subcontracts and materials management, purchasing and scheduling.
• Assist project management in expediting material deliveries, estimating and processing change orders, preparing monthly billings and preparing shop drawings.
• May serve as a discipline engineer or as a lead on a small project.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related degree or 4 years of expierence.
• Strong work ethic — willing to do what it takes to get the job done. This position will require more than 40 hours/week.
• Ability to travel and relocate as business requires
• Experience with leadership in some capacity
• Infrastructure/Heavy Civil project experience is preferred
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• 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
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work in Canada without sponsorship, both now and in the future

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
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $79,000/yr - $84,000/yr

Benefits

• 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
• 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.