Date: Jun 11, 2026

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Operating Sector: Major Projects West

Position Title: Engineer, Field

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, this is an opportunity for an experienced Project Coordinator or Field Engineer to develop their skills in the areas of preconstruction, bid development for large scale, complex, civil infrastructure projects. This position is suited to individuals who have 3 to 5 years of field experience and who would like to transition into an estimating role or who would like to participate and gain bid experience, and later follow the project to operations position once the project is awarded and in active construction.

What You'll Do Here:

• Pursuing various projects including a combination of bid-build, design-build and PPP projects ranging from bridges, tunnels, highways to water & wastewater treatment

• Working with estimate teams on bid preparations
• Formulates all costs for tender submission – labour, equipment, material, rentals and subcontracts
• Quantity takeoff and updating estimate software with quantities
• Subcontractor/Vendor solicitation
• Subcontractor/Vendor Quote comparisons
• Inserting quotes into estimate software
• Assisting with means and methods for project construction
• Assisting in design build process and working with design teams

• Analyzes documents, drawings, specifications, proposals, addendums in preparation for pricing.
• Obtains input from Operations staff as appropriate.
• Accountable for accuracy and completeness of tender submissions.
• Drives Estimating process / procedure compliance and consistency.
• Performs Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion and that associated learning and communication takes place.
• Assists with Prequalification submissions, RFQ’s and RFI’s as required.
• Incorporates / complies with Aecon’s risk management policies and procedures.
• Drives positive relationships and serves as key contact with Clients, Consultants and key subcontractors.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary school education in Civil Engineering or Construction Management disciplines; or acceptable combination of education and previous experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years working as a Field Engineer or Project Coordinator, ideally in project engineering or heavy civil construction environment.
• Knowledge of construction equipment & techniques, drawing & specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to the project.
• Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g., Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.).
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
• Flexibility to work in both field and office.
• Valid BC driver’s license.

The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.