JOB DETAILS
Utilities Field Engineer
CompanyFlatiron Construction Corp
LocationAlexandria
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 20, 2026
About The Company
What is Flatiron?
We’re more than a construction company. We are an organization of some 3,500 people with diverse backgrounds and varied expertise who share a singular focus on enhancing the well-being of people and communities.
We bring together industry-leading engineers, highly skilled craft workers and other professionals to deliver innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Flatiron builds highways and bridges; aviation, rail and transit; dams and water treatment facilities; and underground projects that fuel local economies, improve safety and enhance efficiency.
Flatiron engineers harness the art and science of structural design to create solutions that are as beautiful as they are functional. Our craft employees and on-site leaders bring vital experience to each project to turn vision into reality. And our project leaders collaborate with project owners to deliver solutions that meet challenging criteria—safely—while at the same time mitigating risk for all those involved.
Beyond safely delivering outstanding projects, Flatiron people demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning, sustainability, our clients and partners, and the communities where we live and work.
We build careers. We hire and advance the best engineers, craft workers and other professionals in our industry.
We transform infrastructure.
About the Role
Overview
Are you ready to lead with precision and tackle complex challenges? As an experienced Field Engineer, you will leverage your technical knowledge to oversee critical aspects of our projects, ensuring construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes and contract specifications.
Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
- Meets daily with project crews to review production schedule and confirm all materials, equipment and resources are readily available for production to continue on schedule and within budget.
- Collects, coordinates and analysis shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements and project data through the duration of the project to ensure quality and contract specification compliance.
- Provides technical input for project work plan and scheduling. Identifying risk elements of production, materials, equipment or process that could negatively impact the budget or schedule.
- Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and technologies.
- Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported. Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
- Reviews and approves daily timecards for all Company construction crews. Works with Office Manager, payroll and job construction supervisors to resolve timecard inquiries, as needed.
- Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes. Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.
- Works with construction crews and engineering leaders to plan field layout on the project site, ensuring appropriate utility and commercial lines are marked before production begins. Initiates and manages any permits needed before work can begin.
- Assists the development of design drawings and provides technical input, as needed.
- Coordinates subcontractor work methods, schedule and crews as needed.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
- 1+ years of construction engineering experience required.
- Utilities experience preferred.
- Beginner knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management preferred.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
Salary Min
USD $80,000.00/Yr.Salary Max
USD $100,000.00/Yr.Key Skills
Technical KnowledgeConstruction ComplianceProject SchedulingBudget ManagementShop Drawings AnalysisDesign Specifications ReviewRisk IdentificationProduction EvaluationCost Coding ManagementTimecard ApprovalQuality AssurancePermit ManagementField Layout PlanningSubcontractor CoordinationCommunicationTask Management
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTrades
Benefits
Comprehensive compensation packagePaid time off program401(k)/RRSPMedicalExtended health careDentalVisionProvincial medicalWellness benefitsEmployee assistance programTuition reimbursement program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Field Engineer will meet daily with crews to review schedules and confirm resource availability, while collecting and analyzing project data to ensure compliance with engineering standards and contract specifications. This role involves technical input for work plans, identifying production risks, evaluating daily performance against budget, and managing project documentation and cost coding.
📋Job Type
other
💰Salary Range
$80,000 - $100,000
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
2202
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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