Engineering Technologist, Water - Niagara

St. Catharines, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Engineering Technologist will assist in the design of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment plants and linear systems. Responsibilities also include preparing engineering drawings, conducting field data collection, and performing site reviews during construction.

Job details

Your difference is the difference Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels. Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you. RVA’s Niagara office is looking for an Engineering Technologist to join their team. Duties: * Assist in the design of municipal Water / Wastewater facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, CSO tanks, as well as linear infrastructure such as forcemains, watermains and sewers. * Prepare drawings for both vertical and linear infrastructure projects. * Prepare engineering design calculations and technical reports. * Attend client meetings and prepare meeting minutes as required. * Assist in the preparation of tender specifications for projects. * Work in the field to gather data for projects. * Site review during construction as required. * Other duties as required where appropriate for the position. Qualifications: * Recent college graduate from a 3 year Civil/Municipal Engineering program or a College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology. * 0-7 years of relevant work experience is preferred. * Able to obtain CET designation with OACETT is preferred. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. * Some experience with surveying equipment including GNSS receivers. * Able to be trained in Confined Space Entry procedures and undertake man-entry inspections into sewers and structures as required. * Demonstrated experience with REVIT and AutoCAD. * Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access . * Highly organized with the ability to coordinate work across multiple teams and job sites. * Demonstrates superior English communication skills both oral and written. * A valid G driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required. Compensation Range The salary range for this position is: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs. Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations: At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential. At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. #LI-AR1 #LI-Onsite #LI-Entry

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in Civil or Municipal Engineering Technology and possess the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain CET designation.