Overview

Are you someone with a passion for transforming engineering concepts into a practical,constructable designs? Do you have a robust understanding of three-dimensional civildesign, an eye for detail, and a passion for solving real-world problems? Are you aproactive communicator who takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and enjoysworking collaboratively in a team environment? If you enjoy creative problem-solving, continuous learning, and taking ownership oftechnical design work, this opportunity is for you You’ll have the opportunity to applyand expand your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects,and work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, innovation, andprofessional development.Your opportunity:

Dillon’s Waste Management discipline group is looking for a Civil EngineeringTechnologist (C.Tech. or CET) to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. Youwill have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clientswith a fully integrated and superior customer experience.This position offers an excellent opportunity for a technologist with strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills to contribute to the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, with a primaryfocus on solid waste management facilities. You will play an important role indeveloping three-dimensional civil designs, preparing engineering drawings, andsupporting projects from conceptual design through construction.At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at Dillon’s Halifax office.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Technical Design & Fieldwork





- Prepare and develop civil engineering drawings and three-dimensional design models using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including site layouts, grading plans, surface models, cross-sections, profiles, drainage features, and earthworks calculations.
- Support the preliminary and detailed design of solid waste management infrastructure, including landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities, leachate management systems, landfill closures, and associated site infrastructure.
- Collaborate with engineers and other technical staff to translate engineering concepts, sketches, and design markups into accurate, coordinated, and constructible design drawings.
- Assist with the development and evaluation of design alternatives, including grading optimization, cut-and-fill analysis, volumetric calculations, and material quantity estimates.
- Prepare and maintain engineering drawing packages, technical details, and supporting design documentation in accordance with project requirements and established drafting standards.
- Participate in field investigations, topographic surveys, site inspections, construction observation, and data collection activities, as required.
- Support surveying, geomatics, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications, including the collection, processing, and interpretation of spatial data, as opportunities arise.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, project managers,



environmental scientists, surveyors, and other technical professionals, to support project coordination and delivery.
- Support civil engineering projects across other disciplines and offices, as opportunities arise.

Business Development & Project Delivery

- Support the preparation of project proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and other technical materials, as required.
- Participate in project meetings and coordination activities, contributing technical input and supporting effective communication among project team members.
- Assist with construction administration and field services, including site observations, quantity verification, and review of construction-related documentation, as required.
- Business travel required upon request.

Learning & Development

- Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development in civil engineering technology and design.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related engineering technology discipline. Education in geomatics, surveying, environmental engineering technology, or a related field may also be considered where accompanied by relevant civil design experience.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) with a recognized professional association.
- Ideally 2–5 years of relevant experience in civil engineering design, consulting engineering, or a related field. Candidates with more extensive experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, includin

📌 Civil Engineering Technologist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality