Project Engineer - Transit
Project Engineer - Transit
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Job Description
At Burnside the difference is our people. Our employees are our greatest asset. By fostering continuous growth and supporting personal development our organization benefits from enhanced skills and increased leadership capacity.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Transit Group. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of transit/rail design experience. The Transit Group handles a diverse array of projects encompassing all facets of transit infrastructure. This includes new and redeveloped transit stations rail corridor improvements parking lot expansions environmental assessments largescale designbuild opportunities and more.
As a member of our Transit team you will collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers under the guidance of the Transit Manager on a variety of transitrelated projects. These projects include elements of commuter and passenger rail systems city infrastructure and roadways.
Professional Knowledge Skills & Qualifications
- A diverse civil engineering background managing transit related projects.
- Minimum 10 years of experience working on transit and rail related projects.
- Registered or pursuing Professional Engineer designation in Ontario.
- Proficient in the use of desktop computational tools such as MS Office 365 including Microsoft Project AutoCAD Civil 3D Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong technical report writing skills.
- Well developed organizational analytical problem solving project management presentation business/technical writing interpersonal conflict resolution and customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills including ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with other consultants employees elected officials agencies and members of the public.
- Ability to work independently under minimum supervision.
The Role
The position will involve carrying out the following tasks:
- Oversee and/or participate in the production of contract drawings for Transit related infrastructure.
- Undertake preliminary and detailed design activities.
- Prepare technical memoranda preliminary and detailed design reports.
- Prepare technical specifications special provisions and forms of tender.
- Review of quantity and cost estimates for completeness and accuracy.
- Assist in proposal preparation including the development of work plans schedules and fee estimates for transit components.
- Liaise/coordinate with other disciplines in preparation of reports design packages and proposals for multidisciplinary projects.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Actively engage in professional development and industry events.
- Ability to mentor and further develop junior and intermediate professionals.
Personal Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and in a team environment is a must.
- Superior communication and organization skills.
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Communication
- Client / Customer Focus
- Developing Talent
- Judgment
- Priority Setting & Decision Making
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Building Work Relationships & Partnerships
Why Choose Burnside
Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5decade 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 performancedriven 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 valuesdriven employeeowned 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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Employment Type
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