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Field Engineer
Toronto, Ontario
SUMMARY
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a high-caliber professional to lead the integration of design and field operations for complexSupport-of-Excavation (SOE)andSequential Excavation Method (SEM)projects. In this role, you will serve as the critical link between design intent and site execution within dense urban environments.
PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE
Field Engineering & Execution
- Plan and sequenceSEM rounds(drift headings, face support, shotcrete cycles).
- CoordinateSOE systems(soldier piles/lagging, secant/diaphragm walls, sheet piles, tiebacks/soil nails, struts/walers).
- Overseeexcavationactivities, temporary works, utility protections, and traffic staging.
- Monitorgeotechnical instrumentation(extensometers, piezometers, inclinometers, load cells); interpret trends and escalate exceedances.
- Supportdewateringplans and groundwater management in accordance with permits and discharge limits.
- LeadITPs, hold points, trials (e.g., shotcrete panels/cores), material approvals, and field quality records.
- Conductface mapping, ground classification, and daily reports (advance, support installed, stand-up time, incidents).
Technical Coordination
- Review drawings, models, and method statements; raiseRFIs; coordinateshop drawingsand temporary works designs.
- Interface with design teams (geotech/structural), survey, and subcontractors to resolve field clashes and constructability issues.
- Validateas-builts, survey control, andsettlement/convergencecontrol measures.
- Contribute torisk registers, trigger/action response plans, and mitigation during adverse ground conditions.
Planning & Controls
- Develop short-interval lookahead schedules; align crews, plant, and material logistics to milestones.
- Track production rates (advance per shift, shotcrete volumes, anchors installed)
- Supportcost control/changes(quantity tracking, time-impact analysis).
Safety & Compliance
- EnforceOHSrequirements, confined space protocols, ventilation, gas testing, dust/noise management, and emergency response readiness.
- Lead/participate inJHAs, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
- Ensure compliance with permits, environmental constraints, and municipal/rail/transit corridor requirements, as applicable.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education:B.Eng./B.Sc. in Engineering or related Discipline
- Experience:5-8 yearsin heavy civil/underground construction with direct exposure toshoring, deep excavation, and/or SEM.
- Credentials:P.Eng. (or eligible) preferred; EIT considered with strong field record.
- Work Authorization:Permanent Resident of Canada(or Canadian citizen).
- Training (assets):Working at Heights, Confined Space, WHMIS, First Aid; rail/transit safety certifications.
- Validdriver's license; ability to travel across project sites.
- Site-based rolewith shift work (nights/weekends) as required by excavation and tunneling sequences.
- Physically able to work intunnel environments(confined spaces, variable temperatures, PPE).
Technical Skills
- Proficient withAutoCAD/Civil 3D;Bluebeam;MS ProjectorPrimavera P6for short-interval planning.
- Familiarity withgeotechnical design/analysis tools(e.g.,Rocscience RS2/RS3 or Slide,PLAXIS,gINT) andinstrumentation platforms.
- Experience withshotcrete QA/QCand SEM documentation (e.g., core tests, rebound, layer thickness control).
- Strongsurvey coordination, tolerance management, and as-built workflows
Soft Skills
- Calm under pressure; decisive in the face of changing ground conditions and live-urban constraints.
- Strong communicator-able to align designers, supers, subs, and inspectors.
- Detail-oriented with asafety-firstmindset and proactive risk management.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Expected Base Salary: $75,000-$95,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Retirement savings program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. "GIP", is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We 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. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.