Field Engineer - Formwork

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You as an Field Engineer - Formwork will:

• Provide formwork inspections and formwork sign-off reports to various project sites across Alberta

• Provide support to ED Forming's competent worker training program and administration.

• Provide support to ED Forming in pursuit and pre-planning and material scheduling/selection, working with the project supers on pour planning and best practices

• Provide support on other inspections and planning for the equipment division where on-site review in planning will help (e.g. Scaffolding concepts or hoist reshoring inspections)

• Support Alberta offices' Permit to Practice compliance, providing a technical leader in the area that can help EIT's.

• Promote a culture of continual improvement, self-awareness, inclusion, and accountability. 

• Take an active role in mentoring/coaching/people development. 

• Provide technical input on proposals, schematic, and design development budgeting/proposals. 

• Actively identify potential areas for cost savings or value-engineering on projects. 

• Actively identify pitfalls on projects and address/resolve issues early. 

• Self-manage workload, identify priorities, and execute to deadlines.  

Is this the right role for you? 

• You have active P.Eng. In Alberta with a “practicing” status with APEGA.

• Having a P.Eng license in any of the surrounding provinces or territories an asset.  

• You have 4+ years of experience in formwork analysis and design. 

• You have familiarity with Autodesk drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.). 

• You have working knowledge with temporary structures (formwork, falsework, scaffold, cranes, hoists, etc.). 

• Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

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​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.