Field Engineer
Aecon · Private sector
Campbell River · British Columbia · Canada
- Salary
- 72,000–90,000 CAD / year
- Hours / week
- Not stated
- Experience
- Years not specified
- Work arrangement
- On-site
The role
Provide site engineering for BC Hydro’s Ladore Dam Spillway Upgrade, a hydroelectric project improving the seismic safety and long-term reliability of the existing concrete gravity dam. The engineer supports seismic work, replacement of three spillway gates and hoists, and protection and control upgrades by resolving field issues, coordinating construction, tracking quantities, productivity, schedule and cost, preparing RFIs and changes, and supporting inspections and quality documentation.
Requirements
Post-secondary education in civil engineering, construction engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management or a related field. Previous experience as a field engineer, project coordinator or similar role is required, preferably in heavy civil, infrastructure or hydroelectric construction, but no minimum number of years is stated. Requires knowledge of construction methods, drawings, quantity tracking, cost control, quality and project records; ability to interpret technical documents; Microsoft Office proficiency; communication, organization and problem solving; a valid British Columbia driver’s licence; and successful completion of the project’s pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Before you apply
Editorial questions based on the information available; these are not additional employer requirements.
- The advertised pay is annual and in CAD. Confirm where your experience fits in the range and whether overtime, bonuses and benefits are separate.
- Weekly hours are not specified. Confirm the normal schedule, site attendance and any evening or weekend requirements.
- No closing date is indicated. Check the original posting before preparing an application; this does not mean recruitment is open indefinitely.
- Work details
- Site-based position in Campbell River on the Ladore Dam project, working primarily in field conditions and adapting to project schedules. A valid British Columbia driver’s licence and pre-employment drug and alcohol test are required. Contract duration, weekly hours and travel frequency are not stated.
- Languages
- Language requirements are not specified; strong written and verbal communication is required
- Date found
- Oct 29, 2026
- Posting date
- Oct 28, 2026
- Closing date
- Not specified
- Discipline
- Water resources
- Reference
- 607480717
- Source
- Aecon
Last verified: Oct 29, 2026