Civil Engineering Technologist/Technician - Wingham, ON

Job Description

Civil Engineering Technologist/Technician - Wingham, ON Requisition Number : CIVIL001834 Posted : January 14, 2025 Type : Full-Time, Hybrid About Us R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) has an opening for an Intermediate or junior graduate from a Civil Engineering Technology program to join our team, working out of our Wingham office. What to Expect With experience and mentoring, we expect the candidate to start drawings from the conceptual stage and progress through the design process working collaboratively with our engineers and senior technicians. We also anticipate opportunities for field work including surveying, layout and inspection as well as Contract Administration services. The team focuses largely on Civil projects involving storm water and drainage and assists clients on projects from concept to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your career by joining a dynamic team that takes on challenging projects while being provided excellent rewards and benefits in return. The selected individual will work closely with the other team members and should excel at working in a fast-paced, adaptive and innovative environment. The Role This position will involve carrying out the following tasks: Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to design and produce functional, preliminary, and detailed design drawings for a wide variety of road, Municipal Drain, site development and land development projects; Production of detailed engineering drawings including plan, profile, and section drawings; Proactively advance design techniques and procedures to support designers, project managers and technicians; Prepare cost estimates, quantities, and tender packages; Prepare necessary reports including calculations; Assist Contract Administration staff with preparation of tender documents, site visits, deficiency review and security releases; Complete construction review, inspection and surveying; Responsible for organized note keeping/file management, including submittal of data to required parties; Complete topographic surveying by running Total Station, GPS data equipment as well as the downloading of electronic files; Other duties as assigned. Professional Knowledge & Qualifications The following qualifications, experience and skills are required: Successful completion of post secondary program in Civil Engineering Technician/ Technology, eligible for CET Designation; Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D; Experience working as part of a project team in a consulting environment is considered an asset; Excellent interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to multi-task and work on a number of projects concurrently; Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment; A valid Ontario driver’s license with access to a vehicle. 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 hybrid working 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr