Field Engineer
For buildings, underground utilities or earthworks projects in BC
Company
IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.
Position Summary
The field engineer provides technical engineering information and support to the Project Team and provides project control support (cost, scheduling, and estimating).
Location
IDL Project’s head office is located in Prince George, British Columbia and has multiple satellite offices across western Canada including Terrace, Vancouver and Vancouver Island. This position is based out of Kamloops, with the possibility of out-of-town work at one of our satellite or project offices. There may be an option of travelling in and out on a rotational basis depending on the project.
Known as BC’s Northern Capital, Prince George is a city that offers big city comfort and convenience, but all the benefits of a smaller center. The cost of housing is reasonable, the commute is effortless and a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Responsibilities
Reads and understands plans and specifications, visualizing two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Examines/inspects conditions, identifies problems and errors, and potential for cost savings
Ensures compliance with all engineering standards, regulatory requirements, specifications, project procedures and design instructions
Performs quantity take-offs from drawings for purchasing of materials or planning and scheduling work
Conducts quantity surveys to determine progress and productivity
Prepares as-built drawings to include field measurements and drafting
Generates purchase orders, follows up with suppliers to expedite deliveries, and receives requests
Assists Superintendent with the building of turnover packages
Reviews and understand the overall project goals and provides feedback to achieve those goals
Provides technical engineering information and interpretation of plans, detail sheets, and specifications for contractors
May perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in a construction-related field of Engineering from an accredited engineering school
1-3 experience in a Field Engineer / Coordinator role
Knowledge of construction activities including material, equipment, cost and time requirements to perform construction tasks
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and perform material take-off, apply labour costs, and examine in-process and complete work
Knowledge of codes that apply to industrial and commercial construction
Strong computer skills – Excel, Word, MS Project, Acrobat Pro
Outstanding communication skills and confident interacting with key contacts in verbal, written and electronic form
Position Benefits
At IDL we strive to ensure a positive and safe work environment. Our employees are part of a work family built on respect, friendship and latitude for personal time. We live our core purpose of “Think Different, Build Better” and our core values of “Take Care of Each Other”, “Be Innovative”, “Build Great Things” and “Have Fun”.
Compensation
Competitive wages commensurate with experience
Health and dental benefits
Training opportunities
Advancement opportunities
Excellent work/life balance
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