Civil Engineering Technologist/Technician

Start your career by delivering results that shape communities. Burnside is hiring a Civil Engineering Technician or Technologist to join our Wingham office and contribute to municipal infrastructure and drainage projects across Ontario. This opportunity is ideal for recent or upcoming graduates who want to build technical expertise while making a meaningful impact in rural communities.

What You'll Accomplish in Your First 12–18 Months

• Produce 10+ detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D for drainage infrastructure, road construction, and land development projects.
• Support 5+ field surveys and inspections, contributing to layout, construction reviews, and deficiency reports.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates, quantities, and tender packages for active municipal projects.
• Operate GPS and Total Station equipment to collect and manage survey data for project documentation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and technicians to deliver high-quality results on stormwater and drainage systems.
• Contribute to contract administration by attending site visits, organizing documentation, and preparing reports.

What We're Looking For

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Technician program, with eligibility for CET designation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a strong grasp of engineering design principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to a fast-paced project environment.
• Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in consulting or agriculture (considered an asset).

This is more than a job, it's your first step toward building infrastructure that matters. Join Burnside and help shape the future of Ontario's municipal systems, one project at a time. Apply today.

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
• 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 over 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 11 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.