Design Engineer | Civil Engineering

Are you passionate about designing solutions that shape vibrant, welcoming communities? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can work on transformative projects with a multi-disciplinary team? We are currently seeking a Design Engineer to join our Municipal Division and work out of our Kitchener, London, or Burlington office.

MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that has been shaping Ontario since 1985 with offices in Kitchener, Burlington, Toronto, London and Stratford. Our services include civil and structural engineering, building and environmental science, and land surveying.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our growth is driven by our commitment to client satisfaction and shared accountability. We collaborate with clients to enhance the communities where our friends, families, and neighbours live and work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings and perform design calculations based on engineering principles for a wide variety of water and wastewater projects, including, but not limited to, process piping, treatment plants, filtration systems, reservoirs, on-site systems, and pumping stations;
• Organize and prepare permit applications with municipalities or regulatory agencies;
• Liaise with municipal staff, contractors, the public, and equipment suppliers;
• Assist with the preparation of technical design reports and memos;
• Attend and participate in project team meetings, and coordinate with team members to ensure efficient and timely delivery of project deliverables;
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering;
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.) or working towards your designation;
• Minimum of 5-10 years related work experience, specifically with Municipal infrastructure projects including water/wastewater systems/structures experience (treatment plants, pumping stations, lagoons, on-site/leaching beds).
• Working knowledge of applicable software including Bentley FlowMaster, WaterCAD, OpenRoads, AutoCAD and MS Office Suite is an asset;
• Experience with preliminary and final design of water/wastewater facilities, as well as servicing, grading and drainage design;
• General familiarity of engineering principles and design standards as well as knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields;
• Technical report writing, written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Problem solving skills accompanied by strong attention to detail;
• Experience with agency approvals and permitting.

What we offer

• In the Municipal Division, you’ll contribute to essential public infrastructure projects that serve communities across Kitchener-Waterloo, London, the GTA, Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Our team designs and supports the construction of roadways, water and wastewater systems, stormwater management facilities, and active transportation networks—helping build safe, efficient, and sustainable municipal systems.
• Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines, scientists, and surveyors to broaden your skill set.
• 100% Employee-Owned firm with opportunities for you to purchase shares
• Competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP matching, Wellness Spending Account and performance bonuses
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Reimbursement for annual professional memberships
• Flexible work environment and work-life balance
• Collaborative culture
• The opportunity to participate in various Social Committee events and community focused initiatives
• Our team: Having worked for many years with various levels of government on public infrastructure and facility projects, our staff understands the complexities that this type of assignment involves. We have helped our municipal clients successfully navigate through many road, servicing and facility projects. These clients repeatedly retain our services based on the experience our staff has in ensuring that their projects are completed on schedule and within their budget limits.

MTE Consultants will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under AODA legislation in all parts of the hiring process.  Should accommodation be required, please notify our Human Resources department at hr@mte85.com.