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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Field Engineer

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAntofagasta, ChileNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A professional degree in Civil Engineering or a related field such as Construction Engineering/Civil Construction, Geology, or Geological Engineering.
  • At least 13 years of general experience, including at least 8 years on mining projects and at least 5 years leading field Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) services.
  • Demonstrated experience in construction of tailings facilities, earthworks, drainage systems, geotechnical instrumentation, geosynthetics, hydraulic works, and geotechnical works.
  • Experience with technical inspection of works; reviewing and approving protocols and dossiers; and preparing weekly and monthly reports.
  • Experience endorsing construction with the Engineer of Record (EoR) and managing change.
  • Knowledge of non-conformance reports (RNC), preventive action reports (RAP), surveillance reports, laboratory QC/QA testing, and interpretation of technical specifications, plans, and design criteria.
  • A current Class B driver's license.
  • Availability to work 100% in the field on a 4x3 daytime shift at a mining site in Antofagasta, and to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the CQA service and assign team members' work across the various work fronts.
  • Supervise field execution and ensure compliance with technical specifications, drawings, design criteria, and safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Review, approve, or reject protocols and dossiers, and validate weekly and monthly service reports.
  • Identify, manage, and technically substantiate gaps and deviations through preventive action reports (RAP), non-conformance reports (RNC), and surveillance reports.
  • Coordinate with the Field Engineer, Engineer of Record (EoR), Project Manager, Field Coordinator, client, and engineering and construction teams.
  • Participate in technical meetings with the client and constructability workshops, maintaining the project's documentary and technical traceability.
  • Manage quality, safety, and contractual-compliance risks, escalating them promptly to the Project Manager.
  • Train, guide, and develop junior field engineers and supervisors.

Desired Qualifications

  • A diploma in Construction Project Management and/or additional training in quality assurance or geotechnics.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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