Overview About Dillon: Where the North is Built: Own Your Future in Yellowknife

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With more than 1,100 professionals across 25+ offices nationwide, Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of

Canada’s Best Managed Companies

for 19 consecutive years, with the distinction of being a Platinum Club member.

Dillon has maintained a dedicated presence in Yellowknife since 1975. We drive meaningful growth by blending technical expertise with a deep commitment to the North. You will lead infrastructure projects that spark real progress, ensuring every engineering solution is culturally aligned and built to last. By forging genuine, trust-based relationships with Indigenous groups and local communities, you’ll translate complex visions into a tangible legacy that truly impacts the regions we serve.

Why Choose Us: Where You Can Lead, Innovate, and Grow as an Employee-Owner

At Dillon, being an employee-owner means helping shape the firm's future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including digital and AI-enabled solutions. With an owner’s mindset, you will help build agile, forward-thinking teams that contribute to Dillon’s long-term growth.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our ownership model links the firm’s performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation.



To experience the best of the North and support your lifestyle, a monthly Northern Location Allowance is offered in addition to the base salary. Additionally, our Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA) keeps travel to other provinces both accessible and affordable. Relocation assistance may be available for new team members joining us in Yellowknife.

Your opportunity

We are looking to add a

Civil Engineer

to fill a new position, who will play a hands‑on role in delivering projects, building trusted client relationships, and supporting the continued development of our engineering services in the region.

Based in

Yellowknife , you will be part of a close-knit team working directly with clients and communities across the

Northwest Territories , while also supporting projects in

Nunavut and Yukon

as part of Dillon’s broader Northern practice.

You will also work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Dillon’s offices nationwide, coordinating the right expertise for each project while maintaining a strong local presence. For the right person, this role offers the chance to develop

broad exposure, regional credibility, and a well‑rounded Northern career .

Responsibilities What your day will look like

Project Management





Technical lead and design on projects related to municipal and/or land development infrastructure including water supply, sewers, roads, site servicing and storm water management

Contribute technical expertise to functional design, detailed design and construction administration activities of multidisciplinary project teams

Management of municipal and land development infrastructure projects related to water supply, sewers, roads, site servicing and storm water management

Regularly interact with project team members including planners, environmental scientists, engineers and technologists

Regular interaction with clients, agencies, utilities and other project stakeholders

Working knowledge of municipal servicing standards and provincial regulatory requirements

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.

Business Development

Identify and develop new business opportunities

Lead submissions in response to Requests for Proposals

Leadership in the maintenance of existing client relationships including preparation of proposals and statement of qualification

Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request

Learning & Development

Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development

Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring

Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in skilled associations and committees

Qualifications What you will need to succeed

A degree

📌 Civil Engineer (Yellowknife)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Yellowknife