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Job Description:
Field Construction Engineer – Major Transportation & Infrastructure Projects (Ontario)
Parsons is growing our Transportation & Infrastructure team in Ontario and we’re looking for an experienced Field Construction Engineer who thrives on complex, high‑profile projects. If you’ve delivered large MTO, Metrolinx, or municipal works and enjoy working closely with Project and Construction Managers to make designs come to life in the field, this role is for you.
You’ll be a key member of our delivery team on large-scale infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, rail, and underground utilities) across Ontario. This is a site‑based role with regular travel to project locations throughout the province.
In this role, you will:
Provide construction oversight and administration to ensure a quality construction product that adheres to design specifications and standards.Analyze project billings and prepare payment status reports.Research correspondence and prepare written summaries of such research, which in some instances include recommendations for project management actionPrepare billing instructions and other contract administration instructions for project and corporate staff use.Prepare reports, usually of a financial nature, relating to contract costs, incremental contract funding, number/dollar value of contracts received in a given time-period, and project status reports.Establishes and maintains liaison with the discipline design engineering staff. Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure the current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.A combination of the following education experiences is required:Degree or Diploma in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, and/or a combination of related experienceCompletion of MTO T131 course10+ years of experience in transportation and municipal engineeringPEO or OACETT registered, and or ability to be registeredKnowledge of the requirements of MTO’s Construction Administration and Inspection Task Manual (CAITM)Successful completion of MTO T131 Advanced Claims and Dispute Resolution Training CourseKnowledge of applicable design standards, OPS specifications, standard drawings, and quality control / quality assurance material testing methods.Knowledge of the application of transportation construction practices and methods including the applicable quality assurance proceduresProven analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.Ability to utilize computer software such as MS Word, Excel, including experience with MTO specific software and with material payment calculation methods.Valid Class “G” driver’s license.
The successful candidate will have the ability to prepare proposals, written expressions of interest and technical reports. Proven success in managing large municipal and transportation engineering projects and proven success in managing a team of inspectors, engineers and technologists is a must.
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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