Position Type:Regular Full Time (RFT)Closing Date:November 20, 2026Union:CUPE Local 1540Working for the City of BurlingtonA great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
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Type of VacancyExisting VacancyHours of Work35 hours per weekSalary$80,424
- $100,530 (CUPE 1540 5s)Contract LengthFor the contract position, the length of the contract is approximately 10 months.
DepartmentEngineering ServicesLocationThis position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of City Hall, located at 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be onsite a minimum of 50% of the time each month.
Position OverviewThis position is responsible for the detailed design of municipal infrastructure projects, including roads, storm sewers, sidewalks, and active transportation. Translates concepts into detailed, construction-ready drawings that meet guideline, specification, and scope requirements. Integrates technical design, utility coordination, functionality, and input from departments and external agencies to create a cost-effective design that enhances mobility, safety,



and long-term asset performance.
ResponsibilitiesThis position:Produces functional and detailed municipal road and infrastructure designs, ensuring compliance with City, Provincial and Canadian standards, guidelines and design principles. Develops preliminary design layouts, concept designs, grading models, and early‑stage cost estimates to guide project direction, feasibility assessments, and capital planning.
Processes survey data, point files, and topographic information to create 3D surface models, existing ground conditions, and base plans. Identifies and resolves discrepancies or data gaps to ensure accuracy.
Collects, organizes, and compiles information from GIS, historical drawings, past surveys, technical reports, and CCTV storm sewer inspections to prepare comprehensive base design information files. Conducts stormwater analysis as required.
Imports and manipulate survey data to create digital terrain models, and develop horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross‑sections, and quantity calculations.
Conducts site visits at project inception to review existing conditions, after base plan preparation to verify conflict areas and during other key project milestones and construction phases. Assist in resolving design issues that arise during construction.
Produces detailed municipal road and infrastructure designs and prepares complete tender drawing packages, ensuring all applicable standards, bylaws,



and project‑specific requirements are met. Prepares technical explanations to support informed decision‑making by Project Managers and reviewing departments or agencies.
Responds to review comments from multiple stakeholders, coordinating and updating design revisions to achieve project objectives while ensuring alignment across all teams.
Prepares tender price and quantity schedules by identifying required project items and calculating associated quantities for inclusion in contract documents.
Prepares plans, drawings, technical data, and supporting documentation for approval applications, Environmental Assessments, and inter‑departmental reviews.
Participates in Public Information Centres, inter‑departmental meetings, and Environmental Assessments for assigned projects. Responds to public and stakeholder input.
Provides technical support in reviewing development applications, site plans, and detailed engineering design submissions to ensure conformity with current and future municipal road and infrastructure requirements.
Incorporates consultant and sub-consultants work into final design packages and ensures consistency with City standards and project objectives.
Prepares reports, presentations, drawings, and technical materials for internal review and Council consideration.
Completes annual cost estimates for the 10‑Year Capital Budget Forecast by reviewing proposed project scope, storm sewer CCTV videos, GIS information, Regional project requirements, and input from various City departments.
Responds to customer and stakeholder requests for engineering information as part of a rotating customer service role within the section.
RequirementsYou have a three (3) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering,

📌 Senior Design Technician (Burlington)
🏢 City-of-Burlington,-Ontari
📍 Burlington