Engineering Manager Jobs in Fort Erie, ON (NOW HIRING)

The opportunity:

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Intermediate Civil Engineering Technologist to join our team in our Niagara-on-the-Lake office. In this role you will be responsible for working with a team of professional engineers and technologists to provide design services in accordance with company and client standards. The work will be performed for a variety of public and private sector clients with a focus on civil related design and drafting, including earthworks, utility piping, surface drainage, and roadways, in both rural and urban municipal settings.

Excellent communication and strong organizational skills are required. We are seeking individuals who are capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks while meeting project deadlines and who thrive in a dynamic team environment. The position will also provide you with autonomy, as you will be required to complete tasks with minimal supervision and have the ability to move into a project CAD lead role.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market-competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Salary range of $65,000 - $85,000
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long-term growth & success
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge, including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over
  • December holiday break
  • Industry-leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/paternity leave top-up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity-building seminars
  • Engineer-in-Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What you'll do:

• Prepare preliminary, detailed design, and contract drawings for municipal infrastructure projects, including roads, watermains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, drainage systems, and site servicing works.
• Develop engineering plans, profiles, cross-sections, grading plans, and construction details using AutoDesk Civil3D.
• Assist with the preparation of contract documents, including technical specifications, tender packages, and construction standards.
• Prepare schedules of quantities, cost estimates, and quantity take-offs for tendering and project budgeting purposes.
• Coordinate with utility companies for construction relocations and baseplan updates
• Coordinate and review survey information, utility records, and other project data required for design.
• Conduct topographic surveys/data collection when needed, this would be an asset.
• Conduct engineering calculations related to grading, drainage, servicing, and road design projects
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with clients, municipalities, utility companies, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform site inspections during construction to monitor progress and verify compliance with contract documents, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Prepare field reports, deficiency lists, progress reports, and construction documentation.
• Assist with contract administration duties, including change orders, payment certifications, and project close-out documentation. Review shop drawings, contractor submissions, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Support permit and approval applications with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain project records and ensure compliance with company quality control procedures.
• Assist senior engineering staff with project management, scheduling, and coordination activities.

Does this sound like you?

• A diploma in civil engineering, or engineering design and drafting, from an accredited technical institution.
• Registered or eligible or registration with OACETT.
• 8+ years experience designing using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with keen attention to design.
• Familiarity and design experience on civil infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Experience in a multi-discipline design environment is an asset.
• Committed team player with the ability to work independently.

About Us:

At Associated Engineering, we're passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada. As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at.
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities.
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other.

What’s next?

Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.