Engineering Summer Student

City of Belleville; Belleville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking an Engineering Summer Student in Belleville to support projects in engineering and development services. Responsibilities include assisting with engineering designs, construction inspection, and surveying. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Civil Engineering program and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This temporary position offers practical experience in a municipal environment with a competitive salary of $21.22 - $23.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be returning for full-time post-secondary education in the Fall.
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.
• Proven interpersonal skills with ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering designs for municipal infrastructure projects.
• Assist with contract administration and construction inspection.
• Provide surveying assistance in the field.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access

Education

Enrolled in Civil Engineering Program

Job description

ENGINEERING SUMMER STUDENT

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our Engineering and Development Services Department as an Engineering Summer Student.

Position Details

• Type: Temporary Full Time
• Number of Positions: 1
• Department: Engineering and Development Services Department
• File Number: SV25-167
• Location: City Hall (169 Front Street, Belleville, ON)
• Hours: 35 Hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Employee Group: Non-Union
• Salary: $21.22 - $23.25 per hour
• Closing Date: January 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Purpose and Scope

The position will support the engineering team and provide assistance with technical design, construction inspection, and surveying support. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Student interested in gaining practical experience in an engineering and municipal government environment.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Provide support for engineering designs for projects including but not limited to:
  • Active transportation municipal infrastructure assets.
  • Road projects including horizontal and vertical alignments in accordance with accepted design guidelines.
  • Watermain and sewer projects including necessary design calculations in accordance with provincial and municipal standards and guidelines.
• Assist Construction team with contract administration and construction inspection
• Accompany City land surveyor and provide surveying assistance in the field using GPS and total station
• Collect and compile data to be entered into the City GIS database through survey and site inspection
• Assist with the preparation of tender documents, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates for new construction projects
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of, and attendance at, public information presentations of departmental activities and/or projects
• Provide document scanning using scanning equipment to convert paper documents into digital format

Note: The above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in a Civil Engineering Program registered for full-time post-secondary education and be returning in the Fall
• Valid Class G Driver’s License with a safe driving record and access to a personal vehicle
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
• Must have proficient computer skills and must have a solid working knowledge with MS Word, Excel, MS Access and email software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic

How to Apply

Visit www.belleville.ca/careers. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time‑sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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