Senior Design Technician - Multiple Vacancies (Permanent and Contract up to 12 months)

Position Details

• Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT)
• Closing Date: September 9, 2026
• Union: CUPE Local 1540
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Salary: $80,424 - $100,530 (CUPE 1540 5s)
• Contract Length: For the contract position, the length of the contract is approximately 12 months.
• Department: Engineering Services
• Location: Eligible for a hybrid work model. Primary office location based at City Hall, 426 Brant Street, Burlington, ON. Effective September 2027, onsite minimum 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

This 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; 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 manipulates survey data to create digital terrain models, develop horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and quantity calculations.
• Conducts site visits at project milestones and construction phases to review existing conditions and resolve design issues.
• 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.
• Prepares tender price and quantity schedules for 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 ensuring conformity with municipal requirements.
• Incorporates consultant and sub-consultants work into final design packages ensuring consistency with City standards and 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 project scope, storm sewer CCTV videos, GIS, Regional requirements, and input from City departments.
• Responds to customer and stakeholder requests for engineering information within a rotating customer service role.

Requirements

• Three (3) year College Diploma in Civil Engineering with emphasis on design and drafting skills.
• Designation as a Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) through OACETT is an asset.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience, preferably municipal, with proficiency in AutoCAD, LDDT, and ArcView.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport and explain technical information effectively.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work to meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail for design accuracy.
• Capable of making decisions with incomplete information.
• May require occasional travel between sites and City facilities; must provide own transportation.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the City of Burlington is committed to providing accommodations during the hiring process upon request. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

How to Apply

Apply online via the City of Burlington careers website before the closing date.