Job Description
R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is currently seeking a Civil Engineering Technologist/Surveyor with a minimum of 2 years of experience surveying to join the Infrastructure Services Group.
Role Specifics
The position will be primarily focused on completing topographic surveys, but will also involve providing assistance to Professional Engineers and other technical staff on a variety of bridge and transportation related projects and working on design tasks using AutoCAD as well as other general office and field assignments.
More specifically, the position will involve carrying out the following tasks:
- Conducting accurate pre-engineering Topographic, Boundary, Staking, Monitoring, Unit Measure up, Layout, Grades, Building and Bridge Surveys, Drainage Surveys and Construction surveys;
- Maintain and prepare accurate field notes, records and sketches to describe work performed;
- Utilized GPS equipment for locating monuments and mapping layout of buildings and other structural features;
- Complete construction review and inspection;
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to design and produce functional, preliminary, and detailed design drawings for a wife variety of road and bridge projects;
- Production of detailed engineering drawings including plan, profile and section drawings;
- Proactively advance design techniques and procedures to support designers, project managers and technicians;
- Prepare cost estimates, quantities and tender packages;
- Prepare necessary reports including calculations;
- Assistant Contract Administration staff with preparation of tender documents, site visits, deficiency review and security releases;
- Responsible for organized note keeping/file management, including submittal of data to required parties; and
- Other tasks as assigned
Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:
- Diploma/certificate in Civil Engineering Technology or related program;
- Topographical Survey experience using GPS equipment;
- Work related AutoCAD experience (Civil 3D will be considered an asset);
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks;
- The ability to thrive under a fast-paced environment;
- Effective communication skills (written/verbal) with partners and all levels of staff;
- Proficient in the use of desktop computational tools such as MS Office 365 including Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam and/or Adobe Acrobat;
- Exceptional commitment to customer service with strong sense of urgency;
- Strong attention to detail with high ethical standard.
We are considering applications from candidates with the following skills:
- Can perform RTK surveys using our Trimble Base Station and VRS surveys utilizing the Cannet VRS Base Station Network
- Familiar with Trimble GPS equipment, in particular Trimble R8 and R10 GPS receivers with Trimble TSC3 Data collector running Trimble Access Software. Also familiar with Trimble S6 Robotic Total Stations
Why Choose Burnside?
Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade 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 performance-driven bonusing
- Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
- 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 values-driven employee-owned 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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