Engineer - Water & Wastewater

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is looking for an entry-level Engineer specializing in Water & Wastewater. This role involves assisting in the design and management of municipal infrastructure projects, working closely with senior engineers. Candidates must have an engineering degree and be licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario. The firm offers flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• An engineering degree in a related discipline is required.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multitask on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment, planning, and design of municipal water projects.
• Support senior engineers in producing design drawings and reports.
• Provide field support to construction inspectors and contract administrators.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with AutoCAD

Education

Engineering degree in related discipline

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Civil 3D

Job description

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R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Engineer to join our Water & Wastewater Vertical Infrastructure team. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects involving the assessment, planning, study, design, approval, and construction administration of municipal and some private sector water and wastewater infrastructure.

This position offers the flexibility to be based out of one of several office locations, including Guelph, Collingwood or Hamilton. Occasional travel to other offices is a requirement.

Role Specifics

Reporting to Senior Water and Wastewater Engineers, your responsibilities will include :

• Assisting in assessment, planning, study, design, approval, and construction administration of water supply, treatment, pumping, storage, distribution projects, and wastewater collection, pumping, treatment, and disposal.
• Supporting senior engineers and project managers in producing preliminary and detailed design drawings, preparing related reports, coordinating approvals, developing construction cost estimates, and liaising with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors.
• Providing support to construction inspectors and contract administrators in the field and office to gain familiarity with construction techniques and challenges.
• Working under the guidance of project managers and management staff across the company to develop design skills and ensure design quality standards are met.
• Collaborating with and contributing to multi-office project teams to ensure project delivery successfully meets the needs of clients.
• Providing engineering support to multidiscipline project teams as needed.
• Preparing proposals, project reports, design documents, permit applications, environmental assessment, and environmental screening reports.
• Participating in planning and feasibility studies and conducting condition assessments of water and wastewater facilities.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

To excel in this role, you'll need :

An engineering degree in a related discipline.

Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario

Knowledge of municipal and provincial approval processes, as well as relevant agency and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices are an asset.

Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently.

Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.

Experience with AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, Civil 3D, and MicroStation is an asset.

Familiarity with WaterCad, InfoWater, and SewerCAD modeling is an asset.

While experience with linear / vertical municipal infrastructure design, contract administration, and client relationships is an asset, it's not a requirement.

If you're eager to kick-start your career in water and wastewater engineering and contribute to impactful projects, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of municipal infrastructure. Apply now!

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 family 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 work at home opportunities

A competitive compensation and benefits package

RRSP 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering

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