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R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited

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Burnside is 100% Canadian employee-owned, led and operated.

Orangeville, Ontario

Civil Engineering
201–500 people

About

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is a Canadian employee-owned, led and operated Civil and Environmental Engineering Consulting Firm of over 450 professional, technical and support staff. Founded in 1970 by Bob Burnside in the Town of Orangeville, Burnside is a diverse values-driven, multidisciplinary company with eleven offices in Ontario and one in Winnipeg, Manitoba with our locations strategically selected to be in close proximity to our clients and staff. Burnside has been providing consulting services to various communities for over 50 years. What started as a firm that focused on classic civil engineering has grown to become a diverse firm with expertise in core service areas including including water and wastewater, transportation planning and design, transit, land development, development engineering, municipal drainage and peer review, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, landscape architecture, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, asset management and air and noise assessments. We take pride in our people and in our culture and the company has a strong reputation as being a great place to work. We are always interested in speaking with talented people who wish to share their careers with us at any of our offices. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities. #thedifferenceisourpeople

Open positions

Manager, Transportation Engineering

Hybrid · Thunder Bay

Lead the transportation engineering team in Thunder Bay by managing projects from planning and design through to construction. Focus on delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions, managing budgets and schedules, and strengthening relationships with municipal and Indigenous clients.

Project Manager - Transportation Design

Hybrid · Guelph

Lead and deliver diverse transportation infrastructure projects, including road design, environmental assessments, and construction administration. Manage project scope, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff.

Municipal Infrastructure and Roads Project Engineer

Hybrid · Barrie

Lead and support the engineering design of municipal infrastructure including roads, watermains, and sanitary systems. Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver technical reports, tender documents, and construction phase services.

CADD Designer

Hybrid · Woodstock

Assist with the design and drafting of municipal infrastructure, site servicing, grading, and stormwater management projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely project delivery.

Manager, Environmental Services

Hybrid · Thunder Bay

Lead the regional environmental practice in the North and West Region, focusing on technical excellence and quality management. Drive regional growth by identifying new business opportunities and mentoring a team of environmental professionals.

Junior Water and Wastewater Engineer

Hybrid · Winnipeg

Support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects under the guidance of senior engineers. Assist in preparing design calculations, technical reports, and construction documents while coordinating with project teams and supporting field activities.

Junior Civil Technologist, Onsite Wastewater Team

Hybrid

You will support the delivery of onsite wastewater projects by preparing technical drawings and documentation for septic systems. Additionally, you will participate in field investigations and coordinate with engineers and regulators to ensure project compliance and quality.

Manager, Road Asset Planning

Hybrid · Orangeville

Lead the development and implementation of road needs studies and asset management plans for municipal transportation networks. Supervise a team of professionals while managing project delivery, client relationships, and business development for traffic engineering services.

CAD/Civil 3D Designer

Hybrid · Thunder Bay

The role involves producing accurate 3D models and detailed engineering drawings for infrastructure projects including land development and water systems. You will coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to deliver buildable designs on time and within budget.

Manager, Municipal Engineering

Hybrid · Thunder Bay

Lead the municipal engineering team in Thunder Bay to deliver infrastructure and land development projects while growing the firm's regional presence. Manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with Indigenous communities.

Project Engineer, Transit

Hybrid · Guelph

Lead the civil design delivery of transit infrastructure projects, including stations and rail corridors, while producing high-quality technical deliverables. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and mentor junior staff to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Senior Solid Waste Engineer

Hybrid · Pickering

The Senior Solid Waste Engineer will provide technical leadership and project management for the planning, design, and monitoring of waste management systems. They will also spearhead business development initiatives and mentor junior staff while engaging with clients and regulatory agencies.

Senior Municipal Infrastructure & Peer Review Engineer

Hybrid · Newmarket

The role involves leading municipal infrastructure projects and conducting peer reviews for development applications. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients while managing project lifecycles and mentoring engineering staff.

Senior Transit Project Manager

Hybrid · Newmarket

Lead the delivery of complex public-sector transit and rail infrastructure projects from planning through construction and commissioning. Manage client relationships, project budgets, and multi-disciplinary teams while supporting business development and staff mentorship.

Senior Civil Engineer - Building Restoration

Hybrid · Barrie

Lead and manage building restoration projects from concept to completion, including concrete and cladding renewal. Responsible for client relationship management, project finances, and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Municipal Design Technologist/Technician

Hybrid · Barrie

The role involves producing detailed design drawings and 3D corridor models for municipal infrastructure and roads using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Additionally, the candidate will support engineers with design calculations, cost estimates, and tender documentation.

Engineering Assistant, Water & Wastewater

Hybrid · Orangeville

Assist in the assessment, design, and construction administration of municipal and Indigenous water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Support senior engineers in producing design drawings, reports, and coordinating approvals while liaising with clients and contractors.

Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Hybrid · Winnipeg

Design electrical power distribution and emergency power systems for water and wastewater facilities, including pump stations and treatment plants. Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver construction-ready design packages and provide engineering support during the construction phase.

Intermediate Water & Wastewater Engineer

Hybrid

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited and Neegan Burnside Ltd. are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Winnipeg office. This intermediate-level position is ideal for an engineer with 5–7 years of experience who enjoys solving practical infrastructure challenges and contributing to municipal projects from planning and design through construction. You will work with senior staff and project managers to deliver a variety of water and wastewater assignments across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility…

Senior Project Manager, Vertical Infrastructure

Hybrid · Collingwood

Lead the planning, design, and construction of municipal and private sector water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while mentoring junior engineering staff.