Lead Field Review Engineer

Job description

Lead Field Review Engineer

SYSTRA International Bridge Technologies (IBT) is an engineering firm solely dedicated to bridge engineering. We offer specialized engineering services in all facets of bridge design, construction, and maintenance.

Our niche bridge types include steel-concrete composite and all concrete cable-stayed structures, extradosed structures, and segmental concrete bridges. We are a world leader in metro and high-speed rail elevated guideway design. We emphasize the importance of producing bridges tailor-designed for their site that are constructible and economical without sacrificing elegance. We aim to develop cost-saving concepts with well-conceived construction methods, selecting suitable materials based on cost-effectiveness.

Our bridge projects have been built in the United States, Canada, Panama, Australia, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Taiwan, and in the Middle East. We have offices located in Canada, the United States and the Middle East.

SYSTRA IBT is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.

As a Lead Field Review Engineer for SYSTRA IBT, you will manage a team of engineers to conduct field reviews, and evaluate compliance with design documentation and construction quality procedures.

• Manage a team performing engineering support during construction.
• Perform field reviews and visits at construction sites.
• Coordinate with designers to provide engineering support during construction for the implementation and inspection of the work including QA/QC documentation.
• Maintain detailed documentation of field reviews and observations
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, architects, and other construction specialists.
• Bring site and design issues to the attention of the design team.
• Monitor compliance of construction activities with design documentation.
• Coordinate and perform reviews of construction quality records, shop drawings, and other construction documents.
• Other related tasks.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering or equivalent.

Years of experience: Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience as a field review engineer on infrastructure construction projects.

Professional engineer license: Registered or eligible to register with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

Technical competencies:

• Site experience on infrastructure construction projects, particularly performing field reviews.
• Knowledge of bridge design principles and practices.
• Experience with precast/prestressed concrete, elevated guideway, and/or transit projects is an asset.
• Familiarity with relevant codes, including CSA S6, CSA A23.1, A23.2, A23.3 and A23.4
• Knowledge of health, safety and security best practices, to ensure a safe working environment. Formal training is an asset.
• Experience in site inspection/observation.
• Experience in the railway industry is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working on collaborative and/or Design-Build projects.

Personal & soft skills:   

• Effective communication, coordination and teamworking skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, within tight deadlines and schedules.
• Willingness and availability to travel as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Contract nature: Permanent

Location: Greater Vancouver, BC

Division: SYSTRA IBT

Reports to: Management Team

Remuneration: The expected salary range for this position is $145,000-$165,000 per year. The exact salary will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, qualifications, certifications, competencies and other relevant criteria.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties will apply as required.

SYSTRA IBT is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.