GENERAL INFORMATION

Job Location
Vancouver, BC
Date Published
18-Aug-2025
Department
Methods & Preconstruction
Salary Range
96800-130900
Employment Type
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Hybrid
Role Type
Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

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As a Methods & Temporary Works (M&TW) Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, planning, and overseeing the implementation of construction methodologies and temporary works designs to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project execution. In your role, you will bridge the gap between design and construction, providing technical expertise in construction methods and temporary structures such as formwork, falsework, temporary bridges, excavation/shoring systems and access systems.

What you will do:

• Develop and optimize construction methods and sequences in collaboration with project teams.
• Prepare detailed method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, methods and work sequences to identify required temporary works.
• Identify the optimal options for executing temporary works, aligning them with the overall planning and methods, and anticipating site-specific challenges.
• Design temporary works such as complex formwork and falsework, hoisting and jacking systems, excavation and shoring systems, complex lifting/rigging devices, temporary bridges, pile templates, cofferdams and access systems
• Coordinate and collaborate with technicians to produce fabrication models and drawings for temporary structures.
• Prepare calculations and engineering documents related to M&TW.
• Supervise EITs or colleagues in the preparation of calculations and engineering documents related to M&TW.
• Participate in the internal quality control process for engineering documents.
• Ensure all designs and calculations are in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Authenticate engineering documents for temporary structures.
• Provide construction team with technical support, field reviews and certificate of conformity.
• Act as a relevant and credible technical resource with stakeholders.

This role could be for if you have:

• A full professional engineer’s license from EGBC (or another Canadian provincial engineering regulator)
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience on civil & infrastructure projects.
• High proficiency with structural engineering software such as AdvanceDesign or finite element analysis software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, structural analysis, and temporary works design.
• Possess excellent technical knowledge in multiple types of temporary works
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
• Initiative with a focus on achieving results under complex and demanding challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Have know-how, be thorough and strive for accuracy, precision and compliance with standards.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past four years, we’ve proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process

What you will do:

• Develop and optimize construction methods and sequences in collaboration with project teams.
• Prepare detailed method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Analyze project drawings, specifications, methods and work sequences to identify required temporary works.
• Identify the optimal options for executing temporary works, aligning them with the overall planning and methods, and anticipating site-specific challenges.
• Design temporary works such as complex formwork and falsework, hoisting and jacking systems, excavation and shoring systems, complex lifting/rigging devices, temporary bridges, pile templates, cofferdams and access systems
• Coordinate and collaborate with technicians to produce fabrication models and drawings for temporary structures.
• Prepare calculations and engineering documents related to M&TW.
• Supervise EITs or colleagues in the preparation of calculations and engineering documents related to M&TW.
• Participate in the internal quality control process for engineering documents.
• Ensure all designs and calculations are in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Authenticate engineering documents for temporary structures.
• Provide construction team with technical support, field reviews and certificate of conformity.
• Act as a relevant and credible technical resource with stakeholders

This role could be for if you have:

• A full professional engineer’s license from EGBC (or another Canadian provincial engineering regulator)
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience on civil & infrastructure projects.
• High proficiency with structural engineering software such as AdvanceDesign or finite element analysis software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, structural analysis, and temporary works design.
• Possess excellent technical knowledge in multiple types of temporary works
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
• Initiative with a focus on achieving results under complex and demanding challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Have know-how, be thorough and strive for accuracy, precision and compliance with standards