Junior Field Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 12, 2026.
Job Overview:
SUMMARY
The Field Engineer (Junior) is an integral part of the project team responsible for providing technical support to the project manager and site superintendent with Subcontractor coordination, material coordinating, estimating, engineering, and/or project control activities.
Location: Syncrude Aurora site
Start: TBD - Expression of Interest
Shift: TBD - 10/4 or 14/7
Accommodations: Fort McMurray local or Camp provided
JOB DUTIES
Provide technical support to project teams, including review of client-supplied documentation, calculations, recommendations and interpretation of applicable codes.
Liaise with client’s construction management team through Requests for Information (RFI) and Change Management documentation.
Support and uphold Primoris Canada’s Safety Values.
Assist with the preparation of execution plans, schedules and budget estimates.
Assist with the preparation of Materials and Subcontractor Requisitions, including specifying the materials or scope of work to be procured as well as research approved alternative materials and products.
Provide assistance to the Site Superintendent with constructability reviews of future projects.
Bid coordination and planning including preparation of scope of work documentation for sub-contractors, evaluation of sub-contractor quotations, and supporting project manager with award of sub-contracts.
Assist with the receipt, tracking, distribution and maintenance of current project drawings, specifications, RFIs and revisions in accordance with project document-control procedures.
Assist with identifying, documenting and tracking changes in scope, including compiling supporting quantities, records and information for evaluation of cost and schedule impacts.
Identify and setup pay items and develop WBS with Project Management Team to align with internal and external reporting requirements and project estimate.
Work with project controls to measure and validate field progress on scope and additional work as well as updating project schedule.
Understand project scope of work and general overview of project contract.
Support with completion of material take-offs from project drawings.
Assist Quality Control with site inspections, document turnover, and completion of as-built drawings.
Various other duties as requested by management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or diploma in engineering technology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
0-2 years of experience on industrial construction projects
Basic understanding of Project Controls and Scheduling
Industrial construction experience is considered an asset
SKILLS
Able to interact with all levels of management
Basic knowledge of project controls principles
Strong technical and analytical skills
Proficiency in use of MS Office products
Ability to support multiple projects and meet deadlines
Skill in developing policy and procedure documentation is an asset
Working knowledge of construction and engineering services is preferred
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable situations with limited standardization
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Advocate of team concept and collaborate effectively with others