Engineering Assistant, Water & Wastewater

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited; Orangeville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Performance-driven bonus potential

Job summary

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is seeking an Engineering Assistant in Orangeville. This role involves assessing, planning, and designing municipal and Indigenous water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will support senior engineers and project managers in preparing designs, proposals, and project reports, working toward environmental assessments and client relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree and strong problem-solving and coordination skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality projects in a flexible work environment.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $82,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a related field.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of municipal infrastructure engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing, planning, and design of water and wastewater projects.
• Support senior engineers in producing design drawings and reports.
• Provide support to construction inspectors on site.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Project coordination

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

Engineering degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Burnside Group of Companies is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Engineering Assistant with 1–2 years of experience to join our Water & Wastewater Infrastructure team. As part of our team, you’ll help assess, plan, study, design, obtain approvals, and administer construction of municipal, Indigenous, and private sector water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This position is based out of our Orangeville (preferred) or Guelph office. Occasional travel to other offices and client sites is required.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in assessing, planning, and design of water supply, treatment, pumping, storage, distribution, and wastewater collection, pumping, treatment, and disposal projects.
• Support 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.
• Provide support to construction inspectors and contract administrators on site and in the office to gain familiarity with construction techniques and challenges.
• Work under the guidance of project managers and management staff across the company to develop design skills and ensure design quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with multi‑office project teams to ensure successful project delivery that meets client needs.
• Provide engineering support to multidisciplinary project teams as needed.
• Prepare proposals, project reports, design documents, permit applications, environmental assessments, and environmental screening reports.
• Participate in capital planning studies, feasibility studies, and conduct condition assessments of water and wastewater facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Engineering degree in a related discipline (new graduates encouraged to apply).
• Knowledge of municipal and provincial approval processes, agency and industry standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Problem‑solving, project coordination skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment in technical matters.
• Ability to read and interpret internal/external policies, construction drawings, specifications, and related legislation.
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently with shifting priorities and rapid change.
• Understanding of engineering principles involved in design of municipal infrastructure such as water supply, treatment, distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; and roads.
• Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and Project.
• Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure design, contract administration, and client relationships is an asset but not required.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $82,000 – final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Position Type: New Position

Benefits

• Collaborative culture with values of friendship, honesty, and respect.
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• RRSP company matching plan.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Performance‑driven bonus potential.
• Active social committees.
• Welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace. 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.

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 and Indigenous infrastructure. Apply now!