About the Role
We are seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Linear Municipal Infrastructure team, specializing in water mains, sanitary sewers, stormwater systems, and roadways. This new position offers flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Assist project managers and engineers in the functional and detailed design of municipal infrastructure related to roads, water supply, sewers, roadway drainage, land development site servicing, storm water management and waste management.
- Assist project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on multidisciplinary design teams.
- Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Assist with fieldwork for construction observation, monitoring and data collection activities.
- Experiment with AI-enabled tools to push the boundaries of traditional design.
- Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations.
- Business travel to other Dillon offices as needed to support collaboration, share knowledge, and drive growth across the firm.
- Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Requirements
- A degree in civil engineering
- Registered as an engineer-in-training, or be eligible within six months
- 3 – 5 years' experience, preferably in the consulting industry
- Knowledge of the functional and detailed design of integrated municipal infrastructure including roads, sewers and watermains
- Understand a range of project design and implementation activities including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration
- Working knowledge of current AutoCAD software
- Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards and regulatory requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with local regulations, policies, guidelines, and provincial and municipal permit requirements for environmental agencies
- Proven skills in detail design of municipal infrastructure
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D/Land Desktop
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Organization
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Halifax
- Sydney
Work Type
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexible work hours
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Degree in civil engineering
- Engineer-in-training registration
Benefits
- Employee share purchase plan
- Competitive benefits package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
- Ample paid vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
- Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
About the Company
- Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management.
- With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.
- At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities.
- We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.
- Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon.
- Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value.
- Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.
- We live our core values: Reliability, Achievement, Continuous development, Creativity, Courage, Inclusiveness.
- Dillon’s Overtime Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies.
- Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety.
- Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness.
Equal Opportunity
- Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities.
- If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
