We are currently seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Linear Municipal Infrastructure team. Our team specializes in the critical networks that keep a community moving and connected, including water mains, sanitary sewers, stormwater systems, and roadways.

This is a new position and is based at our Halifax or Sydney office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

About Dillon

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. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

Responsibilities

About the Position

Project Coordination and Design





- 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 for a variety of locations including Northern Canada
- Assist project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers, planners, biologists, technologists, etc.)
- Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
- Assist with fieldwork in a variety of locations including Northern Canada, on an as needed basis to provide construction observation, monitoring and data collection activities
- We empower our teams to automate the routine so they can focus on high-value, creative problem-solving. You will be encouraged to experiment with AI-enabled tools to push the boundaries of traditional design.

Sustainable Business Development

- Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
- Business travel to other Dillon offices
- Travel to other Dillon offices as needed to support collaboration, share knowledge,



and drive growth across the firm.

Learning & Development

- Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and career development
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

- 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

Experience

- 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; working knowledge of Civil 3D/Land Desktop software will be considered an asset
- 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
- Familiarity with both construction inspection and contract administration would be considered an asset
- Familiarity with Northern Canadian design or construction related practices would be considered an asset
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential

Why choose Dillon

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