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Civil Field Specialist

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for: hdr
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Structural Engineer
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Structural Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Civil Field Specialist-(190146)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence.

Our construction professionals;
Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR is seeking a Civil Field Specialist to join our Transportation – Construction and Field Services team to work on construction projects in western Canada, based in Calgary. As this role is primarily construction-based field work, it requires working nights, weekends, and extended shifts. The work also tends to be seasonal in nature and as such, the successful candidate will also have the ability to work on projects in the office supporting the design or coordination under the project manager.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate daily diary entries to document construction progress and completion of contract documentation records
  • Maintain daily photographic records, and videos as necessary to document construction and site activities
  • Keep records of completed work for tracking bid items and material quantities for payment
  • Complete daily inspections in accordance with client requirements and established standards
  • Monitor that construction work is in accordance with contract documents and specifications
  • Monitor the contractor’s compliance with health and safety, and environmental regulations and legislation
  • Supervise and implement quality assurance acceptance and inspection of construction works
  • Monitor and report on construction progress in relation to a project schedule, noting any delays or impacts
  • Report to the Project Manager onsite activities, concerns, and non-conformances, and provide recommendations for resolution
  • Project coordination supporting project management and design teams
  • Liaise with client representatives, as required
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Post-secondary degree/diploma in Civil Engineering and/or relevant on-site large infrastructure construction experience.
  • A minimum 5 years of construction field engineering experience.
  • Eligibility for registration as Certified Engineering Technologist
  • Demonstrated experience in construction and/or construction inspection of heavy civil infrastructure that may include highway, bridges, buildings or railroads
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays to meet project schedules. Extended periods of travel and on-site remote work are expected, as necessary.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Experience with GPS…
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