Working in engineering
Start your engineering career where the work matters.
Our Engineering Graduate Trainee program is a two-year position for recent engineering graduates. You'll rotate through different areas of Public Works, work on real infrastructure projects, and learn from experienced engineers and operators along the way.
By the end, you'll understand how the roads, water systems and facilities Niagara relies on are planned, built, maintained and improved, and you'll have a clearer idea of where you want to take your career.
Program at a glance
- Length: 2 years
- Applications open: Nov. 16-30, 2026
- Pay: $62,490 - $69,430
- Location: Regional headquarters in Thorold and sites across Niagara
The Engineering Graduate Trainee Program gives you the opportunity to build a broad foundation while developing an understanding of potential Public Works career pathways. View the full job description and requirements.
Who can apply
You're a good fit if you have:
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in engineering, engineering technology, engineering technician or a related field of study
- Knowledge of engineering principles, infrastructure systems and project delivery gained through post-secondary education
- Ability to research, collect and analyze information, solve problems and prepare technical documentation
- Ability to learn corporate and specialized software and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments
Previous co-op, internship or summer student experience in Public Works, engineering, technical, operational or related environments is an asset.
Where you could work
Your assignments could take you into any of these areas.
Water and wastewater
Treatment plants, pumping stations and the pipes that connect them
Transportation
Regional roads, bridges, traffic and getting people around
Waste management
Landfills, transfer stations and collection operations
Construction and engineering
Deciding what to fix, replace or build, and when
Infrastructure planning and development
Planning the infrastructure Niagara will need as it grows
What you'll do
- Support projects with capital planning, asset management, maintenance, operations and service-delivery activities
- Conduct research, data collection, field observations, inspections and analysis
- Participate in site visits, condition assessments, construction observations and operational reviews
- Prepare reports, presentations, technical documentation, findings, options and recommendations
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and internal / external partners on assigned projects and initiatives
- Participate in continuous improvement, mentoring, training, networking and professional development
Project examples
Niagara’s infrastructure is growing and changing, and trainees play a real part in that work. Here are a few examples of the projects you could help support.
Eastside Employment Lands Water and Wastewater Servicing
Assess alternative routes for the Eastside Sewage Pumping Station forcemain in Port Colborne.
J.R. Stork Bridge Replacement
Replacing existing bridge structure and reconstructing the approaches on either side of the bridge.
Niagara Escarpment Crossing Environmental Assessment
Plan for a north-south transportation crossing of the Niagara Escarpment.
From classroom to community
Over two years, you'll learn, contribute and grow.
Learn
Build a broad understanding of Public Works through research, analysis, field activities, project support and exposure to different services.
Contribute
Support capital, assets, maintenance, operations and service-delivery work that helps communities across Niagara.
Grow
Develop technical, operational and professional competencies through mentoring, training, networking and progressively responsible assignments.