material and testing civil engineer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction company
• Various locations

Tasks

• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information
• Conduct technical analyses of survey and field data for development of topographic, soil, hydrological or other information and prepare reports
• Confer with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements
• Develop construction specifications and procedures
• Ensure construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations
• Establish and monitor construction work schedules
• Interpret, review and approve survey and civil design work
• Prepare contract documents and review and evaluate tenders for construction projects

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

• Cloud
• AutoCAD
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Operations
• Site remediation
• Project management

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Irrigation and drainage
• Urban planning
• Residential construction

Transportation specialization

• Roads and highways

Area of specialization

• Construction
• Survey
• Transportation
• Geotechnical
• Materials

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is not available
• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits