Engineer in Training – Municipal Services (Ottawa/Vaughan/Hamilton)

Robinson Consultants Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

RRSP matching

Benefits package

Training & development

Parental leave top-up

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Robinson Consultants Inc. is seeking an Engineer in Training to join our Ottawa/Vaughan/Hamilton offices. You will work under licensed engineers on a variety of municipal infrastructure projects including watermain, sewers, and transportation design.

You will assist with design tasks, preparation of reports and drawings, and construction administration. A Civil Engineering degree and EIT/PE eligibility plus strong communication are required, with a hybrid work option and field exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree and eligible for P.Eng. in Ontario.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.
• Familiar with civil design and municipal infrastructure principles.
• Experience with ArcGIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering staff with municipal/transportation design tasks (watermain, sewers, roads).
• Prepare proposals, reports, drawings, and contract documents.
• Support construction administration and site inspections.
• Coordinate with administrative and technical staff.
• Assist with budgets, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in project work.

Skills

English communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Engineer in Training - Municipal Services (Ottawa/Vaughan/Hamilton)

Robinson Consultants Inc. is a growing multi-disciplinary employee-owned engineering firm, in business for over 45 years, we are building on our solid track record of success by maintaining our commitment to \"make communities better through teamwork, quality solutions and inspiring the next generation.\"

Our core values guide the way we run our business:

Passion: We are inspired to achieve the goals of our clients, colleagues, and company.

Integrity: We embrace honesty, trustworthiness, and thoughtfulness through our actions and behaviours.

Respect: Through listening and understanding we demonstrate the value we hold for our clients, colleagues, and peers.

Care: We put our clients, colleagues, and peers first.

Robinson Consultants is seeking a self-motivated Engineer in Training to join the collaborative and dynamic team in our Ottawa/Vaughan/Hamilton offices. As an Engineer in Training, you will work on a variety of engineering projects that may include roads, sewers, watermains, culverts, stormwater management infrastructure, hydrologic and hydraulic stormwater modelling, hydraulic water system modelling, transportation and construction contract management.

What you'll be doing:

Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, the Engineer in Training will:

• Assist intermediate and senior engineering staff with municipal and transportation design tasks such as watermain, sanitary and storm sewer condition assessment, design (pressure and gravity piping), trenchless pipeline rehabilitation and renewal, road geometry and road grading, intersection and roundabout design, and active transportation design.
• Assist with the preparation of various documents including proposals, engineering reports, public communications and reports, contract specifications and engineering drawings.
• Assist intermediate and senior engineering staff with construction administration and inspection tasks such as reviewing submissions, contract changes, design changes and site inspection.
• Coordinate with administrative and technical support staff.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, construction quantities and engineering cost estimates.
• Exercise professional and sound judgement in the execution of responsibilities.

You should have:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree and eligible for your P. Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Superior client and interpersonal skills, combined with strong team and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with the principles and practices of civil engineering, equipment, processes, practices, and standards used in the design and construction of municipal infrastructure.
• Knowledge of design and drafting software (e.g., ArcGIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to balance diverse, changing, and conflicting priorities to meet short and long-term project milestones.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.
• Previous working experience within an engineering environment as a co-op/intern (e.g., consulting engineering, heavy civil contractor, public sector engineering department, construction inspection) will be considered an asset.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salaries and reward opportunities
• Company matched RRSP contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance
• Hybrid work option available
• Flexible vacation
• Employee-owned growing firm with potential for future share purchases
• Maternity and Parental leave top-up
• Professional Association Fees
• Active Social Committee and corporate social events
• Employee led committees; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the RCI Women in Engineering Group
• Extensive training and development opportunities, including monthly lunch and learns, formal training courses and conferences and seminars
• Diverse experience opportunities afforded, and pursuit of projects related to your interests
• Exposure to a variety of work with varied scope, scale, and complexity
• Working with a diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise

Is your experience close to what we've described below? We look for people with exceptional potential, and we know this can take many forms. We believe the highest performing teams include people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.

The job entails performing most of the job duties within an office environment. However, occasional field work/site visits do form part of the expected job duties and may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, navigating safely within construction sites or within sites that have a physically challenging terrain.

The forgoing description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed to be all the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification.

Robinson Consultants Inc. is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodations through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.