Junior Designer

As we celebrate 30 years in business, Trafalgar Engineering is looking to grow our team with the addition of a Junior Designer. While working alongside other designers and engineers, you will get the opportunity to work directly with owners and senior staff in a collaborative office setting. Our projects range in scale allowing you to flex your problem solving and critical thinking skills on sites large and small all over the GTA. In joining Trafalgar Engineering you will be involved in all aspects of Civil and Water Resources Engineering, land development, and project management.

Description

Trafalgar Engineering has an immediate opening for the full-time position of a junior designer/Engineer-in-Training (EIT). Responsibilities are outlined in further detail below, but generally include the design of stormwater management facilities, storm and sanitary sewers, watermains, grading, and hydrologic and hydraulic analyses. As a successful candidate, you must be dedicated to providing quality service to protect the interests of the public and the client. A strong sense of ownership over your work and the responsibility you hold is key to fitting in with Trafalgar Engineering's culture.

Responsibilities

· Assist in the preparation of Functional Servicing and Stormwater Management Reports, stormwater management, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain designs.

· Assist in the preparation of grading and servicing designs for land development projects.

· Assist in the preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic calculations to support the preparation of Flood Studies utilizing HEC-RAS and SWMM.

· Prepare supporting calculations and documentation.

· Assist in the preparation of design drawings utilizing AutoCAD.

· Assist in the preparation of submission packages to various agencies in support of approvals.

· Assist in contract administration duties including the preparation of tender, contract, and related documents including payment certificates and progress reports.

· Undertake earthworks calculations using AutoCAD Civil 3D and perform quantity takeoffs.

• Assist in the preparation of Opinions of Probable Cost.

· Assist in field review and monitoring to ensure conformity with the contract documents, plans, specifications, and regulations.

• Assist in the preparation of construction record drawings based on field observations.
• Set up and facilitate, or attend project meetings with clients, design staff, and/or municipal/agency approval staff, complete with the preparation and dissemination of minutes, notes, or memoranda.
• Liaise with client, design staff, contractors, and/or municipal/agency approval staff.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering.
• Eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is required.
• Must be proactive and eager to grow and develop in their engineering role.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to work in both an office environment and in the field with flexibility for construction hours as needed
• Must possess a valid Class G Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract and have access to a vehicle.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Trafalgar Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome for consideration covering letters and resumes from all qualified individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Work Location: In person