Job Description

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is looking for a motivated and technically skilled Junior to Intermediate Municipal Infrastructure Engineer or Engineering Assistant who thrives in a team-driven environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to grow their career while making a tangible impact on municipal projects that serve real communities. At Burnside, you'll be supported by experienced professionals and given the tools to take ownership of your work and develop your expertise.



We are seeking candidates who are interested in working out of our Collingwood, Orangeville, Pickering, Hamilton, or Wingham offices.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in delivering high-impact municipal infrastructure projects -- from early-stage planning through detailed design and construction support. As part of a collaborative team, you'll take ownership of design tasks, coordinate with other disciplines, and produce high-quality technical deliverables that support safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. Whether you're drafting contract drawings, preparing reports, or contributing to proposals, your work will help shape communities and drive project success.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Deliver high quality designs

on road, watermain, sanitary, and stormwater projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with standards.

Take ownership

of contract drawings and design reports with guidance from senior staff-- contributing to efficient project execution and client satisfaction.

Produce clear and detailed technical documentation

(design reports, specifications, cost estimates, etc.) that supports high-quality tender packages.

Coordinate efficiently

with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

Contribute to winning work

by supporting proposals, schedules, and fee estimates that align with project goals and client needs.

Support construction delivery

through involvement in contract administration, resolving issues quickly to minimize delays.

Demonstrate initiative

in staying current on design standards, regulations, and technical tools -- sharing knowledge and mentoring where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or support the production of engineering designs and drawings for linear infrastructure projects (roads, storm, sanitary, and watermain). Perform preliminary and detailed designs aligned with current municipal and provincial standards. Prepare thorough technical reports, tender documents, and cost estimates Engage in project planning, including scoping, work plan creation, and fee development. Participate in client meetings, site visits, and construction phase services. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical outputs with project objectives. Remain engaged in continuous learning and represent Burnside at industry events and conferences.

What You Bring

A degree in Civil Engineering with relevant design experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligible/in-progress. Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MS Office tools. Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with a clear ability to explain complex engineering concepts. A proactive mindset, strong organizational habits, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Familiarity with municipal design criteria, OPSS/OPSD, and relevant provincial acts and regulations. A client-focused mindset and the ability to represent Burnside with professionalism and integrity.

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 RSP 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 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.



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