Civil Engineering Technologist/Technician - Wingham, ON

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is excited to offer an opportunity for recent/upcoming graduates of Civil Engineering Technology or Technician programs to join our dynamic team in our Wingham office. If you’re passionate about municipal infrastructure and drainage projects, this is the perfect place to begin your career!

At Burnside, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your growth is supported through mentorship and hands-on experience. From starting drawings at the conceptual stage to contributing to fieldwork, surveying, and contract administration, you’ll gain exposure to every phase of project development. Our team focuses on civil projects involving stormwater and drainage systems, guiding clients through their projects from concept to completion.

We offer an exciting chance to:

• Work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and senior technicians.
• Receive excellent rewards, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Your Role

As a Civil Engineering Technologist/Technician, you will:

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to design and produce functional, preliminary, and detailed drawings for municipal drainage infrastructure, road construction and land development projects.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, including plan, profile, and section views.
• Prepare cost estimates, quantities, and tender packages.
• Assist with contract administration tasks, including site visits, deficiency reviews, and report preparation.
• Conduct fieldwork, including surveying, layout, inspection, and construction reviews.
• Operate surveying equipment such as Total Stations and GPS data systems, downloading and managing electronic files.
• Maintain organized note-keeping and file management for project documentation.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers, technologists, and other technical professionals to deliver high-quality results.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Technician program and eligibility for CET designation.
• Proficiency in design software, particularly AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• The ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in a consulting environment (considered an asset).
• A background in farming and agriculture (considered an asset).
• Desire to live and work in rural communities.

This is your chance to kickstart your career by working on meaningful projects that impact communities. At Burnside, we prioritize mentorship and foster an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. You’ll join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and a passion for civil engineering.

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 supportive group 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 hybrid working 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 450+ 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.

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