Field Engineer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is seeking a Field Engineer with civil / earthworks experience to join our Minerals & Metals (M&M) construction team at our project located in Northern Saskatchewan.  This individual will be responsible for supporting and managing day – to – day operations of a fast paced industrial construction project in the field. 

The Role

The Field Engineer will be responsible for supporting and managing day-day operations of our construction project in Northern Saskatchewan.

If you are looking to build upon your career and continue to develop your skills in the mining and consulting industries, we want to hear from you.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is one of Canada's longest standing engineering firms with roots dating back to 1907 with a presence in Saskatchewan for over 60 years – The Saskatoon office is the Potash Centre of Excellence and leaders in uranium, lithium and other base metals with multi-discipline expertise leading sustaining capital and all phases of projects from concept studies up to large scale EPCM projects.  Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero. 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates.  We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with the Integrated Project Management Team including the Client, Field Construction and Engineering, and Home Office, and Contractor as required to complete all assigned tasks.
• Ensure that the project scope is being installed per IFC documents including compliance with job specifications, lists and drawings.
• Assist in monitoring and answering contractor questions and concerns.
• Develop solutions to engineering and other field related issues that arise from the execution of project installation activities.
• Provide timely and complete resolution to technical questions and requests for information. 
• Resolve design conflict and field interference issues.
• Maintain and publish field sketches for problem resolution. 
• Monitor the contractor maintenance of As-Built drawings.
• Travel to off-site fabrication facilities, as necessary, to verify material supply complies with project specifications.
• Validate contractor work package strategy.
• Task planning support and assistance as directed by Engineering Manager.
• RFI development, resolution, and tracking.
• Review and support of requests for quotation as needed.
• Review and support engineering document development.
• Ensure Civil, Earthworks and Concrete quantities are developed and reported to Project Controls for entering project tracking system
• Interface with project vendors to assure that material is received in a timely manner and the correct material is delivered
• Weekly progress measurement and validation of field installed quantities
• Manage budget quantities vs. take off quantities (reporting variances)
• Assist Integrated Project Management Team as well as Contractor with implementation project lookahead schedules
• Manage project scope for verification and control
• IFC drawing review for cost, schedule, and other impacts 
• Assist in developing change orders in the case of scope variance per Project Contract.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer
• 5 – 7 years of experience in Civil field engineering activities on large industrial construction projects within the Mining & Minerals sector or Oil & Gas, specifically;
  • Heavy civil / earthworks installations
  • Concrete including slab and foundations
• Ability to interpret, update and create specifications and drawings
• Knowledge of quality control documentation, practices, and procedures
• Able to meet high demand high intensity environment.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills will be paramount
• Software knowledge
• Ability to build strong project team relationships
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required