Project Engineer
The County of Brant, ON, Canada
Full Time
Engineering and Infrastructure Planning
Mid Level
REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Planning
LOCATION: Initial Placement – Burford Administration Office
Minimum Qualifications:
LOCATION: Initial Placement – Burford Administration Office
Minimum Qualifications:
- University degree in Engineering and must have Professional Engineer designation
- Minimum of four years of experience in a civil engineering environment
- Technical knowledge of transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure, municipal construction methods, engineering principles, project management, asset management and financial matters related to capital infrastructure projects
- Experience leading and directing staff as demonstrated through strong interpersonal and team building skills
- Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and experience with all aspects of budget preparation and administration of capital projects
- Knowledge of Ontario Provincial Standards, OHSA, HTA, Municipal Act and Ministry of the Environment regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong abilities in problem-solving, and negotiation
- Computer literacy and experience in a computerized environment using word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and use of GIS mapping.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills that are resolution oriented
- Valid driver’s license and provision of own vehicle
Assets:
The application deadline is 9:00 am Monday October 6th, 2025
Date of Posting: September 24, 2025
- Project Management Certification
- Lead Municipal Class Environmental Assessments and other studies for the planning of various water, wastewater, stormwater and road infrastructure.
- Lead the design of water/wastewater servicing, stormwater and road reconstruction projects using both in-house and external resources, as well as occasional upgrades to other County infrastructure and facilities.
- Prepare contract documents and specifications for tendering purposes.
- Provide project management and coordination of staff, internal resources, outside contractors and consultants.
- Ensure effective project management through all phases of various municipal projects (studies, conceptual and detailed designs, construction).
- Assist with obtaining approvals from regulatory agencies including the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Transportation, Conservation Authorities, Railway Authorities etc.
- Assist with project budget preparation and management.
- Co-ordinates or participates in long range infrastructure and other planning studies
- Attend, participate in, and/or provide professional and technical advice to Council, Committees, other Departments, Public Information Centres, etc.
- Support capital work for County facilities.
- Review development planning applications and provide comments with respect to the County’s Operations division.
- Assist department staff with asset management and planning
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations, and Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, and provincial and/or federal regulations
- Other related assignments as directed
The application deadline is 9:00 am Monday October 6th, 2025
Date of Posting: September 24, 2025
The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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