Senior Municipal Infrastructure & Peer Review Engineer

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

7d•CA$135,000 - CA$160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is seeking a Senior Municipal Infrastructure & Peer Review Engineer. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a key role in delivering both infrastructure projects and carrying out development application peer reviews for municipalities while helping to expand and shape our growing practice. The ideal candidate will bring experience in land development, subdivision design, and/or municipal infrastructure, and will be interested in technical excellence, mentorship, and business growth.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario
10+ years of experience in land development engineering and/or municipal infrastructure design
Experience managing projects, clients, and internal cross-discipline team

Nice To Haves

Experience with peer review or working on behalf of municipalities
Strong knowledge of development approvals and construction processes
Experience preparing and negotiating development agreements
Experience in the planning and detailed design of municipal linear infrastructure, including roads, water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems
Project management skills, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and change management
A desire to take on client-facing responsibilities and/or technical leadership

Responsibilities

Leading and conducting peer review of development applications and engineering designs (subdivisions, site plans, planning applications, etc.)
Acting as a trusted advisor to municipal clients, developers, and internal cross-discipline project teams
Managing the full lifecycle of development agreements, including subdivision, site plan, and pre-servicing agreements
Facilitating technical review meetings with municipalities, developers, and multidisciplinary teams
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
Coordinating design teams, directing engineers and technicians, and ensuring quality in reports, tender packages, drawings, and cost estimates
Contributing to business development efforts, including expanding services with lower-tier municipalities
Playing a key role in mentoring staff and building a team over time