Field Engineer

Role Overview

• Provide technical information to the project management team and sub-trades to ensure construction work complies with all the design drawings, engineering standards, codes and specifications.
• Meet daily with project crews to review and evaluate production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with the Quality and NDT teams to ensure required inspections are performed in accordance with customer specifications and project timelines.
• Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
• Support development of technical requirements for project work packages, work planning and scheduling.
• Identify production, materials, equipment or process risk elements that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI) to clarify as found conditions.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes.
• Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
• Teams with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins.
• Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
• Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
• Reconciles job close-out checklist with owner representative and field crews at the end of the project.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Post-secondary school education in Engineering discipline; or an acceptable combination of education and previous technical experience.
• A minimum of 3 years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator, ideally in a large process/power construction environment.
• Experience in quality control for base materials and visual weld inspection.
• Experience with AWS, ASME, and NQA-1 industry standards preferred.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g. Maximo, Microstation, AutoCAD, SAP etc.).
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.

Tech Stack

• AWS

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction.
• With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.