Job Detail

At Burnside the difference is our people. Our employees are our greatest asset and by encouraging continuous growth and supporting personal development our organization benefits from the increased skill and leadership capacity that results.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical engineer with mechanical HVAC design experience to join our team. Typical projects include industrial facilities, commercial buildings, transportation infrastructure buildings, condition audits, expansion and new construction of building facilities and water/wastewater facilities.

Role Specifics

The position will involve carrying out the following tasks, and includes overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, to lead or assist with:

• Providing HVAC and plumbing design, drawings, specifications and construction review for a variety of building services including municipal, industrial and commercial;
• Conducting field surveys to assess existing conditions;
• Preparing specifications and selection of proposed equipment and materials;
• Writing reports and supporting documentation for project submissions;
• Proposal writing;
• Engineering support to multi discipline project teams as needed;
• Mentoring junior staff;
• Working closely with staff at various levels to ensure all projects, which you are involved with, will be carried out in an efficient and professional manner;
• Conducting construction administration and project management; and
• Other duties as required

Professional Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

The following qualifications, experience and skills are required:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario with a minimum of 7 years of mechanical design experience
• Working knowledge of Canadian Standards, including Provincial and National Plumbing, Building, and Energy Codes
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Knowledge of municipal and provincial approval agencies’ processes and standards and guidelines
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices
• Strong proposal and technical writing skills
• Strong Project Management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task and work on a number of projects concurrently
• Keen interest in the growth, training and development of junior staff
• Business development skills or interest is an asset

Preference will be given to candidates who have both mechanical and electrical design experience.

We have built our success by supporting the entrepreneurial efforts of our staff. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and build upon the current group of mechanical and electrical designers.

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 family 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
• Performance-driven profit sharing
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• 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.