Field Engineer - Contract at Magil Construction
St. Thomas, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 25

Salary

28.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills, Construction Management, Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Drawings

Industry

Construction

Description

We’re hiring a 3-5 month contract (with opportunity for extension) Field Engineer to support layout and quality control on Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial (ICI) projects.
This entry-level role is ideal for someone early in their construction career who’s looking to gain experience in a dynamic site-based position. You’ll work directly with project teams to ensure layout accuracy, documentation integrity, and compliance with construction standards. If you’re motivated, organized, and want to learn the nuts and bolts of quality-driven ICI construction—read on.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma or degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field experience
  • 0–2 years of experience in construction, preferably in an ICI environment (co-op/internship experience counts)
  • Familiarity with survey equipment and reading construction drawings
  • Willingness to work full-time onsite and adapt to evolving project needs
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative
  • Ability to get to and from sites in remote or undeveloped areas (no bus routes available)
    Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
    Contract length: 3-6 months
    Pay: $28.00-$33.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the roa

Responsibilities
  • Perform accurate layout and verification using total stations under the supervision of senior staff
  • Assist with implementing construction drawings and ensuring they align with current site conditions
  • Participate in site inspections and coordinate with consultants and authorities for required testing and sign-offs
  • Help track and update as-built drawings and field records
  • Identify and report quality issues or drawing conflicts, escalating to the Superintendent or Project Manager as needed
  • Support subcontractors and trades with technical information and layout clarification
  • Assist in reviewing shop drawings and ensuring relevant details are communicated onsite
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