Water Resource EIT

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.

Job Description

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – Water Resource EIT supports the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of water resources infrastructure projects in Kingston, Ontario, Canada . The role contributes to multidisciplinary transportation assignments involving drainage systems, culverts, sewers, bridges, and related hydraulic infrastructure, while collaborating with internal and external project teams throughout design and construction phases.

Responsibilities include hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, preparation of technical reports, development of engineering drawings, field investigations, quantity calculations, tender documentation, and coordination of project deliverables. The position also supports proposal development, schedule monitoring, budget tracking, and stakeholder engagement within a transportation engineering environment.

The ideal candidate possesses an academic background in civil, water resources, or environmental engineering, demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, and has exposure to transportation drainage and stormwater management projects. Regular field work across Ontario, including Northern Ontario assignments, forms a key component of the role.

• Support hydrologic and hydraulic analysis for transportation infrastructure projects, including drainage systems, culverts, bridges, and sewer networks.
• Prepare engineering drawings, drainage plans, and technical deliverables using Civil 3D design workflows.
• Develop drainage reports, hydrology assessments, culvert inspection reports, and supporting technical documentation.
• Perform field investigations and site measurements within watercourses and along transportation corridors.
• Complete quantity take-offs, construction cost estimates, and schedule development activities for design assignments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design deliverables with internal teams, consultants, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support proposal writing and engineering services submissions for transportation and municipal infrastructure opportunities.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets and contribute to project controls activities.
• Assist with project management functions for small- and medium-scope engineering assignments.
• Prepare tender documents, contract specifications, and construction-related documentation.
• Maintain stakeholder coordination and professional client relationships throughout project delivery.
• Review evolving engineering standards, assess project requirements, and contribute to technical solution development.
• Participate in construction support activities and provide technical input during project implementation.
• Travel throughout Ontario to conduct site inspections, field assessments, and data collection activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation, or eligibility to obtain EIT status within six months.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience consistent with an entry-level EIT position.
• Understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and drainage engineering principles.
• Knowledge of transportation infrastructure projects involving culverts, bridges, sewers, and municipal drainage systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience preparing technical reports, engineering calculations, inspection documentation, and design deliverables.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D design environments.
• Strong technical analysis, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French.
• Valid Class G driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout Ontario, including Northern Ontario field assignments.
• Ability to perform field work involving uneven terrain, steep slopes, and watercourse access.

Assets

• English language proficiency.
• Exposure to transportation corridor drainage design projects.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with construction inspection, contract administration, or construction support services.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure planning and design processes.
• Experience contributing to proposals, project budgeting, or schedule management.
• Previous field investigation or hydrometric data collection experience.

Additional Information

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.