VSL, a Bouygues Construction subsidiary, operates worldwide. Holders of numerous patents, VSL focuses its development on an ambitious R & D policy. VSL has four main areas of activity: the core business, stemming from VSL's patented technical innovations (prestressing, shrouds, reinforced walls, heavy lifting), bridge construction, special and geotechnical foundations, positioning on strategic markets and technical development throughout the project lifecycle. VSL is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.
About Us
We are a global specialist construction company and a recognized expert in post-tensioning and structural technologies. With 70 years of experience, we help build, preserve, and transform some of the world’s most ambitious structures, from bridges and high-rises to tanks and wind towers. As a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, we operate in 25+ countries, combining creative engineering, proprietary systems, and full-scope execution to deliver durable, high-performance solutions.
At VSL Canada, we partner with clients to design, build, maintain, and upgrade critical infrastructure, across transport, energy, and industrial sectors. We deliver complex infrastructure projects across Canada and are committed to safety, integrity, and excellence.
VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise:
- Structural systems and technologies
- Civil engineering
- Foundations and soil engineering
- Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.
The role
As Senior Methods Engineer, you will lead the development and coordination of construction methodologies, temporary works and execution strategies for complex infrastructure and specialist construction projects across VSL Canada. Working closely with project management, design teams and site operations, you will develop safe, efficient and cost-effective construction solutions, ensuring technical compliance, constructability and alignment with project requirements from tender through to delivery.
What you’ll do
- Preparation of construction methods, temporary works designs, lifting plans, and sequencing documents.
- Provides technical support for tender, planning, execution, and close-out phases.
- Support technical and operational strategies in coordination with project management, considering safety, constructability, schedule, cost, and risk.
- Prepare method statements, work procedures, and technical submissions.
- Supports site teams by resolving technical issues and proposing optimized execution solutions.
- Ensures compliance with VSL standards, quality requirements, OHSA regulations, and applicable codes.
- Participates in risk assessments and constructability reviews.
- Coordinates with internal engineering teams, external consultants, and subcontractors as required.
- Participates client interactions on technical matters related to construction methods and execution.
- Contributes to contractual documentation, technical clarifications, and claims support where required.
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives, lessons learned, and development of standard methods and templates.
- Promotes the application of sustainable and safe construction practices.
- Demonstrates analytical judgement, autonomy, and decision-making capability.
What we’re looking for
- Bilingual in English and French is preferred
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 5 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering, with a strong focus on construction methods and temporary works
- Proven experience in design and review of temporary works, lifting operations, erection sequences, and construction logistics.
What we offer
We invest in and care about our employees’ wellbeing and provide endless learning and growth opportunities. To support our employees’ overall wellbeing, we offer benefits such as health, vision, dental, life insurance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off and flexible work arrangements.
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The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 CAD annually. The final salary offered for this position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills etc. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome people of any age, culture, race, nationality, gender, sexual identity and orientation, religion, or disability. Upon request, VSL Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
If you’re passionate about what you do, eager to grow your career and join a company that values your ideas, we’d love to hear from you!
Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!