Senior Municipal Infrastructure Engineer

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited • Collingwood, ON

60d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced municipal engineer ready to step into a leadership role?
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is hiring a Senior Municipal Infrastructure
Engineer to join our Collingwood office. With a development plan geared towards
becoming a leader of our Municipal Infrastructure Team in Collingwood.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills with mentorship
and support while delivering technical excellence on meaningful infrastructure
projects. You’ll join a well-established firm with strong roots in Ontario and a
supportive workplace culture that invests in people. In
Collingwood, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle in one of Ontario’s most
desirable regions, all while contributing to vital infrastructure that shapes
real communities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in municipal infrastructure engineering, preferably in Ontario
• P.Eng. designation (or eligibility) in Ontario
• Strong project management and client-facing skills
• Desire to grow into a team leadership role, with mentorship and succession planning in place; you’re someone who takes initiative, builds trust and inspires collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and project management of municipal infrastructure projects (roads, water, wastewater, stormwater) from planning through construction
• Take responsibility for design including signing and sealing reports and drawings for municipal infrastructure projects (roads, water, wastewater, stormwater)
• Working alongside our current management team with an active leadership role within the design team
• Supporting proposal development, business development, and client management activities to grow the group’s presence and reputation
• Support the growth and development of junior and intermediate team members through coaching, guidance, and day-to-day collaboration
• Collaborating across disciplines and offices to deliver smart, community-focused solutions
• Representing Burnside as a senior client contact, especially with municipalities and other public sector clients in the region
• Lead and manage municipal infrastructure projects including roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Provide hands-on design expertise while overseeing project delivery from proposal through to construction.
• Coordinate and be responsible for the designs and workload of staff on the Collingwood Municipal Infrastructure team to support the Manager of Municipal Infrastructure
• Support and mentor junior and intermediate team members, fostering growth and technical excellence.
• Review designs/drawings produced by others as part of our Quality Control and Assurance Initiatives
• Review and support the preparation of tender specifications
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, particularly with municipalities and local government staff.
• Drive project delivery excellence and identify growth opportunities for the Collingwood office.

Benefits

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed