Intermediate to Senior Engineering Technologist

Company Overview:

Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry in a professional yet casual work environment. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part.

We have purposely built our company to allow our professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work.

Onsite Engineering is seeking an experienced and motivated Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineering Technologist to join our Courtenay office. Reporting to the Office Manager, the successful candidate will support projects in the resource, municipal, energy, and mining sectors as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role involves surveying, civil design, drafting, and construction support. You will collaborate closely with engineers, field personnel, and clients to help deliver high-quality design packages from conceptual stages through to record drawings.

Senior candidates will also have the opportunity to lead survey projects and teams, mentor junior team members, and contribute to project planning and field engineering activities.

• Surveying & Field Engineering Support
  • Perform Field Surveys as required
  • Process survey data, including total station, GNSS, and LiDAR datasets.
  • Prepare construction layout and staking files for field crews.
  • Convert as‑built survey information into updated record drawings.
  • Collaborate with surveyors and field engineers to ensure data accuracy and project alignment.
• Design & Drafting
  • Prepare detailed engineering drawings for civil and infrastructure projects across multiple sectors.
  • Develop plans, profiles, cross‑sections, grading designs, and construction details using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Produce conceptual, preliminary, tender, issued‑for‑construction, and record drawing packages.
• Project Coordination
  • Support engineers and project managers in preparing design packages and technical documentation.
  • Assist with quantity calculations, design checks, and quality assurance practices.
  • Communicate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to resolve technical issues.

• Physically capable of performing fieldwork, including lifting equipment, working in varied terrain and weather, and traveling to remote locations for extended periods.
• Strong proficiency with topographic surveys using total station and GPS ‑ RTK methods.
• Experience with drone‑based survey and imagery is an asset.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D; and/or additional drafting/design software is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail, and a strong commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision, particularly at senior levels.

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 4–7 years of related experience in consulting engineering or infrastructure design.
• Experience in surveying workflows, civil design, drafting production, and/or field engineering support.
• Registered or eligible for registration with ASTTBC as an AScT or CTech.
• Valid Drivers License.

$85,000-$110,000 annually, plus benefits. Actual compensation with the range will be determined based on job‑related factors such as engineering experience, certification level (AScT/CTech) and scope of responsibilities.

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Great career advancement opportunities.
• A full benefit package including extended health, vision, and dental coverage, and GRSP matching.
• Interesting and diverse project work.
• Relocation assistance.
• Continuous support for growth through both internal and external professional development opportunities.