Senior Structural Field Engineer

Arcadis; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Structural Field Engineer in Vancouver to provide senior construction-phase engineering support on major heavy-civil and infrastructure works. With at least 15 years of experience, you will apply deep knowledge of structural behaviour and Code requirements to complex site conditions.

You will review contractor submissions, perform focused design checks, and help ensure the Engineer of Record’s design intent is preserved while navigating multidisciplinary challenges on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; a master’s degree in structural engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration in British Columbia in good standing, or the ability to obtain registration before assuming delegated professional responsibilities.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience with extensive design and field-review experience on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior construction-phase engineering support for major infrastructure works.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor submissions to defend design intent.
• Perform focused structural calculations and design checks under construction time constraints.
• Mentor field engineers and coordinate with design teams, geotechnical and marine engineers, and clients.

Skills

Structural field engineering

Construction-phase engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer registration in BC

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:Arcadis is seeking a Senior Structural Field Engineer with at least 15 years of experience and an extensive structural design background to provide senior construction-phase engineering support on major heavy-civil and infrastructure works. This role is deliberately intended for an experienced designer who can apply deep knowledge of structural behaviour, design assumptions and code requirements to complex site conditions. The successful candidate will assess construction issues, review contractor submissions, complete focused design checks, protect the Engineer of Record’s design intent and determine when a field matter can be resolved through construction support and when it requires formal design action by the responsible design team or EOR.Role accountabilities:In this role, you will provide senior structural engineering support for permanent works, temporary conditions, and construction interfaces across complex infrastructure projects. You will conduct field reviews and evaluate construction activities against IFC drawings, specifications, approved shop drawings, design criteria, applicable codes, and the Engineer of Record’s requirements. Drawing on your extensive design experience, you will confirm the structural significance of inspection findings, survey data, test results, field measurements, and as-built conditions.You will play a key role in resolving technical issues by reviewing structural RFIs and technical queries, shop drawings, method statements, ITPs, material submissions, erection and lifting proposals, welding documentation, and contractor calculations. You will assess dimensional conflicts, deviations, non-conformances, temporary conditions, repair concepts, proposed changes, and construction sequencing issues, while completing or directing focused structural calculations and design checks to support practical, technically sound resolutions.Working closely with structural designers, geotechnical and marine engineers, field teams, quality personnel, contractors, and client representatives, you will help navigate multidisciplinary challenges and keep construction moving safely and efficiently. You will provide senior review of concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, embedded items, connections, foundations, retaining structures, marine structures, and temporary works interfaces as applicable. You will also identify matters requiring formal design revisions, EOR review, additional investigation, work holds, or escalation, clearly communicating the appropriate path forward.You will produce clear field review reports, technical memoranda, sketches, marked-up drawings, calculations, and recommendations suitable for the project record. You will support urgent construction issues without bypassing formal design-change and professional-authentication processes, mentor field engineers, and promote consistent, technically defensible construction-support practices. Throughout the role, you will maintain clear professional boundaries, recognizing that construction review does not transfer responsibility for means, methods, sequencing, safety, or quality control from the contractor.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering; a master’s degree in structural engineering is preferredProfessional Engineer registration in British Columbia in good standing, or the ability to obtain registration before assuming delegated professional responsibilitiesMinimum 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience with extensive structural design experienceSubstantial construction-phase engineering and field-review experience on major infrastructure, heavy-civil, transportation, marine, bridge, tunnel, or industrial projectsDemonstrated expertise in reinforced concrete and structural steel design, detailing, connections, temporary conditions, and construction sequencingExperience with deep foundations, retaining structures, marine works, cut-and-cover construction, or similar complex infrastructureStrong working knowledge of Canadian structural codes and standards relevant to assigned works, including CSA A23.3 and CSA S16Proven experience reviewing RFIs and technical queries, shop drawings, field changes, non-conformances, repairs, and contractor submissionsAbility to complete and check structural calculations and communicate technically defensible decisions under construction time constraintsExcellent judgment, technical writing, leadership, and stakeholder-management skillsRole requirementsFull-time site-based position supporting active work frontsMay be required for day or night activities, critical lifts, concrete placements, temporary works changes or urgent structural issuesThe role must coordinate closely with the responsible design team and EOR and must not independently assume design authority outside delegated scopeWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.The salary range for this position is $93,000 - $139,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.#LI-AL5