Project Engineer - Drainage

Burnside & Associates Limited; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is in search of a Project Engineer to become a valuable member of our Drainage Group based at our Wingham Office. We are particularly interested in candidates with an agricultural background and a strong enthusiasm for advancing their career within the drainage market sector.

Drainage engineering work is undertaken in our Stratford, Wingham, Collingwood and Orangeville offices. At present, our Orangeville and Collingwood offices provide drainage engineering and Drainage Superintendent services to 22 municipalities.

Burnside has been actively involved in drainage projects since its inception in 1970. The majority of the drainage projects completed are under Section 4 (Petition for new Municipal Drains) and Section 78 (Repair and Improvement of Existing Municipal Drains) of the Drainage Act. Burnside is recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for its depth of qualified personnel actively involved in the drainage industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop in a career in drainage by joining a dynamic team that takes on challenging projects and provides excellent rewards and benefits in return.

The Role

This position will involve, but is not limited to carrying out the following tasks:

• Preparing and submitting Engineer Reports under the Drainage Act;
• Coordinate and lead design drawings and survey data collection with staff;
• As projects arise provide support with storm water management modelling and report writing, grading and drainage plans, site developments;
• Conducting Field Surveys;
• Assisting in discussions with affected property owners;
• Performing calculation of allowances and assessments;
• Preparing tender and contract documents;
• Performing review of construction and attendance at Council meetings;
• Attend and lead meetings, deliver reports and coordinate with support staff;
• Assist staff with data collection as required.

Professional Knowledge & Qualifications

The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:

• Registered Professional Engineer (Ontario / PEO), ideally with 10 years minimum of licensure, in good standing with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with overseeing and coordinating sub-consultants, procurement, design, construction and commissioning.
• Computer design skills in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to multi-task and work on a number of projects concurrently, mentoring junior staff.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle.

Soft Skills Required

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with high personal quality expectations and attention to detail.

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.
• RSP company matching plan.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Potential for performance-driven profit sharing.
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals.
• 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, Indigenous, and International 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 including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.