Field Engineer

KGS Group is seeking an ambitious and motivated Field Engineer to join our established Geotechnical team of geotechnical engineers, technologists and drafters in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. We’re different than traditional engineering firms. We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our clients and people first. We have the discipline to consistently deliver KGS Quality, never taking the easy way out. We always look closer and dig deeper. And no matter the project, we care enough to do it right.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

The Field Engineer will be primarily responsible for on-site field and construction support activities for geotechnical and heavy civil projects. This role involves extensive outdoor work on active construction sites and geotechnical investigations in a wide range of soil and rock conditions.

The position is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with regular travel to sites across the province and Canada, including remote and northern locations. Assignments may involve short-term travel or longer site rotations depending on project needs. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience supporting construction, investigations, and monitoring activities while working closely with senior engineers, technologists, contractors, and clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performing field-based construction inspections for projects involving dams, dikes, canals, water control structures, spillways, closed mines, trenchless conduit installations, rock support. Projects will generally be earthworks construction but could be multi-disciplinary including concrete and steel construction.
• Be familiar with quality control and quality assurance procedures including material sampling and testing. Perform compaction testing using nuclear densometer, and sampling soil and earth materials and concrete for laboratory testing (by others).
• Measure and record construction quantities to reconcile contractor monthly progress estimates.
• Able to understand and implement construction drawings, specifications and other contract documentation, and ensure construction projects are completed in accordance with those documents.
• Prepare and enforce construction documents such as field instructions, requests for information (RFI’s), proposed change notices, etc.
• Inspecting and monitoring earthworks, subgrade preparation, foundations, and other construction activities to ensure compliance with project drawings and specifications.
• Observing, logging, and documenting soil and groundwater conditions, construction progress, and site activities through detailed field notes, reports, and photographs.
• Prepare daily construction reports to be issued to the office at the end of each day.
• Installing, monitoring, and collecting data from geotechnical instrumentation such as inclinometers and piezometers.
• Working closely with Engineers, Technologists, Contractors, Owners, and regulatory agencies to identify field issues and develop practical, constructible solutions.
• Supporting construction administration activities, including coordination of subcontractors and site services, review of shop drawings and contractor submittals, tracking project documentation, and assisting with progress claims and contract changes.
• Assisting with preparation of technical deliverables, proposals, and field documents.
• Support survey crews and/or develop independent survey skills as required.
• Participating in emergency response, failure investigations, and other rapid-response field assignments as required.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from a recognized university (or equivalent technical background with strong field experience)
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is an asset
• Be committed to Quality Assurance and have a keen awareness of safety 24/7, not just at work.
• Experience working on geotechnical and/or heavy civil construction sites
• Strong interest in field-based, hands-on engineering work
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively on active construction sites
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong problem-solving and observational skills
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding field work in all weather conditions, including lifting and moving equipment up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to travel for short- and long-term field assignments, including remote locations
• Willing and able to work extended hours to meet construction schedules and project deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or field data collection software is an asset
• Must possess a valid full Class 5 driver’s license and be able to operate company vehicles (including off-road vehicles where required)
• Must be able and willing to undergo security clearance checks and drug & alcohol testing in accordance with client requirements

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent compensation and benefits package.

KGS Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.