Civil Engineering Technician/Technologist

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Civil Engineering Technician/Technologist to join their Thunder Bay office. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Responsibilities include delivering design projects, conducting fieldwork, and collaborating on community-focused infrastructure initiatives. This position offers career growth, a supportive environment, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful community projects.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Comprehensive benefits package

RSP company matching plan

Potential for performance-driven bonusing

Qualifications

• Eligibility for CET designation is required.
• Experience in a consulting environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Drainage Act is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality designs for municipal infrastructure.
• Produce coordinated construction drawings.
• Develop cost estimates and tender packages.
• Conduct field surveys and inspections.
• Support contract administration and project documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Fieldwork skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Total Stations

GPS systems

Job description

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) and Neegan Burnside Ltd. (Neegan) are expanding our team in conjunction with the recent opening of the Thunder Bay office, and we’re seeking a well-rounded Civil Engineering Technician / Technologist who brings a mix of field and design experience with a passion to shape and improve our community’s municipal infrastructure, roadways, bridges, culverts, and drainage systems.

At Burnside, the difference is our people. We foster a welcoming and collaborative culture where you'll thrive in a connected environment that champions mentorship and career development supported by colleagues across the organization. Our teams work with public, Indigenous, and private sector clients on diverse range of civil infrastructure projects including land development, municipal roadways, linear infrastructure, drainage and hydrology, water/wastewater systems, solid waste, and stormwater management.

What You’ll Do

As a Civil Engineering Technologist or Technician, you’ll help deliver high-quality municipal, land development and First Nation projects that improve community infrastructure. You may also undertake projects under the Drainage Act. You’ll play a key role in ensuring designs are accurate, constructible, and completed on time, including the following roles and tasks:

• Deliver functional, preliminary, and detailed designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D that meet project requirements for roads, municipal infrastructure, drainage, bridges and culverts.
• Produce clear, coordinated drawings (plans, profiles, and sections) that support efficient construction and minimize rework.
• Develop cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and tender packages that help clients make informed, cost-effective decisions.
• Perform accurate fieldwork – including surveying, layout, and inspection – to verify design accuracy and support successful project delivery.
• Operate Total Stations and GPS systems to ensure reliable data collection and seamless integration into design workflows.
• Support contract administration through proactive site reviews, timely reporting, and effective communication with contractors.
• Maintain organized project documentation and collaborate closely with colleagues to achieve project quality, budget, and schedule goals.

What You Bring

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Technician program and eligibility for CET designation.
• Proficiency in design software, particularly AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• The ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in a consulting environment (considered an asset).
• Knowledge of the Drainage Act (considered an asset)
• A genuine interest in contributing to community development

This is your chance to kickstart your career by working on meaningful projects that impact communities. At Burnside, we prioritize mentorship and foster an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for civil engineering.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Contributing to the growth and development of a new office in Thunder Bay.
• Meaningful, community-focused projects across the North and West Region.
• Supportive environment where collaboration and knowledge-sharing are encouraged.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of project types that expand your skills and experience.
• Flexibility to apply both your technical field expertise and civil design knowledge in a balanced role.

Why Choose the Burnside Group of Companies?

The Burnside Group of Companies includes R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited with a focus on municipal, public agencies and private sector clients; Neegan Burnside Ltd. with a focus on Indigenous communities and sector clients; and Well Initiatives Limited, a full-service water well contractor. Depending on your experience, background, and interest you will be part of a sector-based team that is the best fit for your career. As a Burnside employee, you will become part of a supportive group of colleagues across the organization 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.

As a proud Canadian owned, operated and led company for over 50 years, Burnside has built a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients, as an established leader in quality engineering, environmental, project management and consulting services. Becoming part of the Burnside team opens the door to a wide range of career development, advancement, mentorship and collaboration opportunities across our 12 office locations.

We offer a wide variety of opportunities for our staff, geared to your level of independence and interests. As an agile firm willing to consider a multitude of opportunities as presented by our long-term client base, and in a number of emerging disciplines, we are willing to work with you to set a meaningful career path.

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
• 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.

R.J. Burnside and Associates Limited and Neegan Burnside Ltd. Company Profiles

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline Canadian engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 450 staff. Our consistent commitment to investing in technological 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.

Founded in 1999, Neegan Burnside Ltd. is a majority-Indigenous owned firm committed to working with Indigenous (First Nation, Metis and Inuit) communities, agencies and industries to meet their infrastructure, development and economic goals while remaining sensitive to culture, values and beliefs. We have completed over 1,500 projects for more than 300 Indigenous communities and agencies throughout North America, many of them repeat clients with whom we work to develop long term and meaningful relationships. We endeavor to provide opportunities with our organization for Indigenous staff, as well as for community members in the projects we deliver.

Our Companies are uniquely integrated, allowing us to coordinate and access resources across both firms. As a result, we offer our clients expertise in many technical disciplines including but not limited to water and wastewater, transportation planning and design, land development, stormwater management, bridges and culverts, building engineering and sciences, municipal drainage, municipal advisory services, environmental planning and ecology, hydrogeology, air and noise, asset management, solid waste, landscape architecture and well drilling & diagnostics.

Together, 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 11 office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

We look forward to considering you as a part of our team!