Civil Site Engineer

Arcadis • Vancouver, BC

1d • CA$71,000 - CA$120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a motivated and technically capable Civil Site Engineer to support its Senior Resident Engineer and site-based construction supervision team in Vancouver. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong field experience who enjoys working directly with contractors, inspectors, designers, and clients to deliver large and complex infrastructure projects. The Civil Site Engineer will play a key role in the delivery of Engineering Services During Construction (ESDC), assisting with field reviews, construction monitoring, technical coordination, QA/QC verification, contractor submissions, and project documentation. The successful candidate will be a highly visible presence on site and will work closely with the Senior Resident Engineer to ensure that construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in conformance with the design intent, project specifications, permits, and applicable codes. The role offers significant opportunities for technical growth through direct involvement in major transportation, marine, tunneling, port, heavy civil, and infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced Engineers of Record and construction professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 3-8 years of engineering experience, including construction support, site engineering, field supervision, or engineering services during construction
• Registration as an EIT or eligibility for registration with EGBC is required. Candidates working toward their P.Eng. designation are strongly encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated experience supporting field reviews, construction inspections, and site engineering activities on transportation, heavy civil, marine, building, industrial, or infrastructure projects
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, shop drawings, contractor submissions, RFIs, technical queries, and as-built documentation
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete construction, foundations, structural systems, excavation support systems, utilities, drainage, grading, roadworks, or related civil infrastructure
• Experience coordinating directly with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, owners, and construction trades
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes, non-conformance reporting, deficiency tracking, material testing, and construction documentation systems
• Experience identifying constructability issues and supporting development of practical field solutions while maintaining design intent
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work fronts simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a broad range of project stakeholders
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced construction environments and exercise sound engineering judgement under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Experience with field reporting software, digital QA/QC systems, and document management platforms is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Resident Engineer in the day-to-day delivery of site engineering and construction supervision activities, helping to ensure that civil, structural, and geotechnical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, design intent, and permit requirements.
• Maintain close oversight of field activities to confirm that construction is progressing to the required quality standards and in line with project expectations.
• Carry out regular site inspections and field reviews, monitoring progress and identifying technical or constructability issues early so they can be addressed before affecting schedule, cost, quality, or safety.
• Review contractor submissions such as RFIs, technical queries, method statements, inspection and test plans, shop drawings, material submittals, and temporary works proposals.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, designers, and client representatives to ensure that technical requirements are clearly communicated and effectively implemented on site.
• Support strong documentation, quality assurance, and project controls processes throughout construction.
• Record field observations, deficiencies, corrective actions, and non-conformances.
• Participate in progress meetings, technical workshops, and coordination sessions to capture decisions and follow up on action items.
• Verify installed works, collect field measurements, review as-built information, and support testing, commissioning, punch listing, handover, and project close-out activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active involvement in site safety inspections, hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and incident prevention initiatives.

Benefits

• Sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets
• Improving quality of life
• Opportunities for technical growth through direct involvement in major transportation, marine, tunneling, port, heavy civil, and infrastructure projects
• Skills-based approach to career pathing
• Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging commitment
• Employer of choice and a great place to work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level