Intermediate Project Engineer​/Project Manager, Civil Infrastructure

Intermediate Project Engineer/Project Manager, Civil Infrastructure

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The Burnside Group of Companies is currently seeking an Intermediate Project Engineer to join our growing team at our Winnipeg office location. This dynamic opportunity will contribute to the growth and success of the Company. The role will support your personal and professional goals to expand your technical expertise, as well as progress your project management and leadership skills. At Burnside, we pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming culture where team members thrive.

You will work with your supervisor to create and execute on your personal development plan, with guidance of senior mentors. The plan will include transitioning into project management as skills develop.

Our group works on a diverse range of projects and sectors, including residential, ICI and Mixed‑Use developments for private clients and First Nations. You'll have the opportunity to engage with clients from concept to completion, helping their visions become reality.

As a key member of our team, you'll be a point of contact for clients on various projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in, or leading, design strategy at the outset of a project
• Preparing reports and detailed designs including functional and detailed design of stormwater management, water distribution, storm and sanitary collection, earthworks, site plans and lot grading for land development and related projects
• Providing technical guidance to junior and support staff
• Preparing a wide variety of documents including proposals, workplans, schedules, technical memorandums, meeting minutes, technical specifications, and reports
• Collaborating with and contributing to multi‑office design teams to ensure project delivery successfully meets the needs of clients
• Producing detailed engineering design documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Travel for client and agency meetings, and occasional site visits
• Supporting other internal Burnside project teams in other sectors when needed

• Developing strong relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities
• Ensuring project schedules, deadlines, and budgets are communicated and met
• Attending and leading meetings with clients and or approval agencies as necessary to advance project objectives
• Ensuring appropriate QA/QC practices are implemented, consistent with Burnside practices
• Ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables and maintaining all aspects of project financial administration and performance

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer, with consideration for candidates eligible to attain designation within one year of start date
• Registered or eligible to register immediately with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM)
• 5‑10 years of relevant design and project experience in subdivision design, water distribution modeling, sewer design, and stormwater management
• Strong knowledge of municipal and provincial review processes and standards
• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead staff teams effectively
• Valid Manitoba or Ontario driver’s license and vehicle

• Project management experience and/or relevant formal project management training (PMP designation or similar)
• Attendance at conferences & seminars including the preparation and presentation of technical papers and projects of interest
• Field services and contract administration experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project

As an employee of R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited / Neegan Burnside Ltd., you will be part of a supportive group of colleagues across the organization. Burnside has an over 50‑year track record of building a great reputation both internally with staff and externally with clients, as an established leader in quality engineering, environmental, project management and consulting services.…