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Junior CAD Designer – Water/Wastewater

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-25

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a Civil and Environmental Engineering Consulting Firm seeking a Junior REVIT/CAD Designer to join their Vertical Water & Wastewater team. The role involves supporting design tasks for municipal water and wastewater projects, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring high-quality drawing packages.

Responsibilities

  • Developing detailed design drawings in AutoCAD and REVIT, including process drawings, site plans, and section views of Water Treatment Plants (WTP’s), Sewage Pumping Stations (SPS’s) and Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP’s)
  • Leading coordination of design across mechanical, structural, and electrical disciplines to produce cohesive, high‑quality drawing packages
  • Collaborating with engineers on preliminary design tasks such as pipe sizing and valve selection
  • Supporting construction teams by responding to RFIs, preparing site instructions, and mentoring junior team members
  • Producing As‑Constructed and Record drawings
  • Advancing design techniques and procedures to support designers, project managers, and technicians
  • Creating presentation graphics and report figures
  • Coordinating drawings with internal team members and subconsultants
  • Managing drawing filing, project workflow, and adherence to applicable CAD standards
  • Participating in occasional on‑site work as required
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

  • A diploma or certificate in Civil, Environmental, Construction Management, or a related drafting/design field
  • Strong proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD, with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Relevant experience coordinating multidisciplinary design packages
  • Familiarity with design software and systems used in municipal infrastructure projects
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Experience with municipal infrastructure design such as pumping stations, treatment facilities, and piping systems

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation and benefits package
  • RRSP company matching plan
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Potential for performance-driven bonusing
  • Active social committees
  • A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

Company Overview

  • R.J. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Orangeville, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.rjburnside.com.
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