Job Description

Why join us?                      

TransitNEXT is a wholly owned subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin. As the sole proponent in the TransitNEXT team, SNC-Lavalin is awarded the design, build, finance and maintenance of the new extension, and will also assume responsibility for the long-term maintenance of the existing Trillium Line.

Join TransitNEXT and become part of The Trillium Line Extension project, expanding and enhancing transit services in Ottawa.

As part of the Trillium project based in Ottawa, we are looking for a qualified Field Engineers to support our Mechanical Systems team. The incumbents will provide technical support to construction activities at the worksite, while expediting design changes for timely response to construction inquiries.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Studies drawings and specifications issued to the field and reports to Mechanical Superintendent any ambiguities, interferences or errors found on drawings, specifications and assigned work
  
• Advises SNC representatives and contractors on the interpretation of drawings and specification and advises on additional details or clarifications required from project design
  
• Reviews proposals for field changes and substitutions and recommends action to the Mechanical Superintendent for approval
  
• Defines and implements inspection requirement for construction work to assure conformity to drawings and specifications
  
• Obtains and supplies field representatives and QA/QC inspectors with applicable codes, manufacturer’s instructions, vendor drawings and installation procedures required for field work
  
• Assists material control group when requested in inspection of equipment and material
  
• Performs any other duties that may be directed by Construction Managers
  
• Oversees work crews on site ensuring HSE guidelines are followed
  
• Act as Engineering’s representative on the construction site
  

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline;
  
• P. Eng. or working towards completion.
  
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role is preferred;
  
• Understanding of contract fundamentals and experience in managing contractors under the terms of the contract;
  
• Team player;
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  
• Leadership and conflict resolution skills;
  
• The ability to manage competing priorities under time constraints
  

What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
  
• Competitive salary
  
• Motivational financial package & flexible benefits
  
• Defined contribution pension plan in which SNC-Lavalin contributes
  
• Work equipment provided according to the season (boot, bib, helmet, gloves, etc.);
  
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• 3 weeks of vacation time
  
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities
  

You wish to leverage your experience and contribute to this position? Apply now!

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Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is a global fully integrated professional services and project management company and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin's employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. On July 3, 2017, SNC-Lavalin acquired Atkins, one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. http://www.snclavalin.com

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At SNC-Lavalin, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

SNC-Lavalin cares about your privacy. SNC-Lavalin and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of SNC-Lavalin (referred to throughout as “SNC-Lavalin”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

By submitting your personal information to SNC-Lavalin, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.