Municipal Engineer - #191322

At Burnside the difference is our people. Our employees are our greatest asset and by encouraging continuous growth and supporting personal development our organization benefits from the increased skill and leadership capacity that results.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior to Intermediate Municipal Infrastructure Engineer or EIT with a minimum 3 years of experience to join our Municipal Infrastructure Services Group.

As a member of the Municipal Infrastructure Services Team, you will be a part of a group of professionals involved in the planning and design of linear infrastructure projects: roads, watermain, sanitary and storm systems, and associated works for municipal clients.

Role Specifics

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and/or participate in the production of contract drawings for roads, storm drainage systems and water and wastewater related linear infrastructure;
• Undertake preliminary and detailed design activities;
• Prepare technical memoranda, preliminary and detailed design reports;
• Prepare technical specifications, special provisions, and forms of tender;
• Review of quantity and cost estimates for completeness and accuracy;
• Assist in proposal preparation including the development of work plans, schedules, and fee estimates for roads, storm systems and water and wastewater work components;
• Liaise/coordinate with other disciplines/departments in preparation of reports, design packages, and proposals for multi-disciplinary projects;
• Provide Contract Administration services during the construction of roads, storm drainage systems and water and wastewater linear infrastructure;
• Work independently and as part of a team;
• Actively engage in professional development and industry events;
  
  

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered or pursuing Professional Engineer designation in Ontario.
• 3+ years of experience in road design, storm drainage design and or water /wastewater linear infrastructure design
• Proficient in the use of desktop computational tools such as MS Office 365 including Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Well developed organizational, analytical problem solving, project management, presentation, business/technical writing, interpersonal, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills including ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of current municipal design criteria and construction practices and provincial, regional and municipal standards.
• Working knowledge and application of Federal and Provincial regulations and requirements including but not limited to the Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings, Environmental Assessment Act, Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, and Endangered Species Act.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with other consultants, employees, elected officials, agencies and members of the public.
• Ability to work independently under minimum supervision.
  
  

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We Offer

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• Wellbeing benefit
• Active social committees
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More About Us

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.