Intermediate Civil Engineer

About The Opportunity

Creative, solution-driven, dedicated, kind, curious, skilled! These are the qualities that drive every team member at Gerrits Engineering to excel. Our passion for the work, our clients and our community has made us successful and determines how we show up for our clients and our team members. We seek these qualities in every new hire.

Gerrits Engineering provides excellence in a wide range of engineering design services including civil (land development), structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering. We are focused on building and site services, municipal development, and commercial and residential development services.

Based in beautiful Barrie Ontario, Gerrits Engineering is a full service Consulting Engineering firm that specializes in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Since 2006, Gerrits has been delivering outstanding designs and topnotch service which has resulted consistent in growth. At present, we have delivered projects to nearly 2000 unique clients.

We are currently hiring for a new Intermediate Civil Engineer to join our team of exceptional professionals.

If you’re excited by developing innovative and efficient solutions and focused on a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to design, we want to hear from you!

The Intermediate Civil Engineer plays an integral role in our company by being responsible for developing and creating engineering drawings for land development and coordinate major land development projects. You will work with our Civil Designers, Contract Administrators Field Technicians and other departments when necessary.

Why Work With Us

We’re more than just an award winning engineering firm, we’re a people-first company that strives to live our core values everyday.

Our incredible team of nearly 40 people, genuinely enjoy working and spending time together. We live by our Mission, Vision, and Values – especially focusing on ensuring our people go home in better shape than when they came to work.

We offer a relaxed office environment, a flexible work schedule, and flat organization structure that creates opportunities for our people to thrive professionally and personally, while ensuring our client’s needs are exceeded in all our projects.

Gerrits Engineering is a place where authentic creativity meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. We offer completive compensation package, matching RRSP/DSP contributions, time off when you need it, a remote/office hybrid work model, mentorship and room for advancement, and office space you’ll love.

If you’re looking for a place that values strong relationships and embraces diverse ideas, then Gerrits Engineering is the place for you!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Design civil works such as roads, sewers, watermains, pump stations, water reservoirs, streetscapes and storm water management facilities;
The preparation of proposals, reports, contracts and technical specifications;
Taking part in project meetings and coordinating with the project manager and other team members to ensure timely completion of necessary tasks and;
Provide engineering design recommendations to develop land in accordance to the respective municipality and/or regulating authority;
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a P.Eng designation

An experienced Civil Engineer with a proven track record of utilizing their unique skills and experience to support the development of engineering projects
A background in contract administration
5 years of experience of practical experience in the civil engineering field with relevant leadership experience
Someone who identifies as a self-starter and a team player with critical thinking skills who can bring fresh ideas for projects
Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines working on the same projects

Confidence to put forward suggestions on how to help grow the company and improve processes
Knowledge of municipal and provincial standards

What You Bring to Gerrits Engineering

Gerrits Engineering is a place where authentic creativity meets innovation and teamwork. We believe in empowering people and opening doors for new opportunities. We offer competitive compensation packages, matching RRSP/DSP contributions, time off when you need it, a remote/office hybrid work model, mentorship and room for advancement, and office space you’ll love.

We love what we do, so naturally we’re searching for people who bring the same kind of passion to their everyday work life. At Gerrits, we’re committed to creating a Super Culture comprised of many different people, all aligned to a common goal. We’re not looking for the “typical employee”, we’re seeking individuals who mirror our culture and the folks you’ll be working with.

We’re seeking a few great people who:

Leads with kindness and understanding
Are always looking for a win-win
Are excellent with written and oral communication that is clear and concise
Excel at time-management and thrive under pressure
Belief that nobody purposefully under-performs and that it’s usually a misunderstanding of expectations or a failure to communicate effectively
Understands that conflict is healthy when there is resolution and understanding as a result
Able to work in high stress situations, while maintaining integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Has a real grasp at organizational and attention to detail
Know and love Microsoft Office, Revit, CAD

Employment Terms

This is a full-time permanent position located in Barrie, ON, which requires a 37.5h workweek.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

APPLY NOW

We thank you for your interest in this position, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Gerrits Engineering Limited welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you’re applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to workhere@gerreng.com and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

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