Design Engineer, Site Development - KitchenerAre 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? A multidisciplinary engineering firm is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join their Site Development Division, based in the Kitchener office.This company has been shaping Ontario communities since 1985, with offices in Kitchener, Burlington, Toronto, London, and Stratford. Their services include civil and structural engineering, building and environmental science, geotechnical engineering, and land surveying.As a 100% employee-owned firm, their growth is driven by client satisfaction and shared accountability. They collaborate with clients to enhance the communities where friends, families, and neighbours live and work.Why Join?

• Impactful Projects: Engage in private development work across Kitchener-Waterloo, London, the GTA and beyond.
• Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and surveyors.
• Employee Ownership: 100% employee-owned with shareholder opportunities.
• Competitive Compensation: Includes benefits, RRSP matching, wellness spending account, and performance bonuses.
• Growth and Development: Ongoing training, professional development, and reimbursement for annual professional memberships.
• Flexible and Supportive Work Environment: Promotes work-life balance.
• Culture: Collaborative atmosphere with social and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical preparation of civil design documents for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment, and/or Site Plan Approval applications.
• Perform and review design/analysis in storm and sanitary design, grading, water distribution, and stormwater management modeling for ICI and residential site development.
• Review functional servicing and stormwater reports.
• Identify and evaluate potential design solutions.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, CAD technicians, clients, and consultants to align designs with project scope.
• Review and seal your own and others' design documents.
• Address reviewing agency comments on submitted civil documents.
• Participate in project team meetings and collaborate to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Applied Science, or related field.
• 4–10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.).
• Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and standards.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Effective time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrological software (e.g., MIDUSS NET, SWMHYMO, VO OTTHYMO, FlowMaster, HEC-RAS).
• Familiarity with municipal approvals in Southwestern Ontario (OPA, ZBA, SPA).
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply. For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch. We look forward to working with you.