Airport Design Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 82,900 - 132,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking an experienced professional for a role focusing on airside infrastructure planning and design. This position offers the opportunity to work from any of their offices throughout Canada. As a key player, you will manage airside civil infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with aviation standards.

The ideal candidate is a licensed P.Eng with over 5 years in airport engineering, strong project management skills, and a collaborative approach. Benefits include flexible work hours and comprehensive health packages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in airport engineering or civil design.
• Experience managing infrastructure projects through design and construction.
• Familiarity with airport types, including regional and municipal.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for airside civil infrastructure projects.
• Lead project coordination and delivery activities.
• Support communication and decision-making for client engagements.

Skills

Experience applying Canadian aerodrome standards (TP312 4th and 5th editions)

Strong analytical and project management capabilities

Exceptional organizational and coordination skills

Clear and effective communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline

Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Engineering design software

Job description

About Dillon Consulting Ltd.

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee‑owned firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management.

Position Overview

This new position can be based at any of our offices throughout Canada. The role focuses on airside infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, and construction support for airports.

Responsibilities

Airside Design and Technical Delivery

• Provide technical and expert guidance and manage comprehensive airside civil infrastructure projects throughout the planning, design, and delivery phases, ensuring compliance with applicable aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct engineering analysis, CAD drafting, and support design development utilizing specialized aviation software, design tools, and CAD platforms for airside and terminal design tasks.
• Assess and evaluate alternative technical solutions to determine feasibility, constructability, and alignment with airport operational and client needs.
• Prepare, review, and provide technical input on documentation and project deliverables, ensuring consistent quality control and compliance with client and internal standards.
• Coordinate contract administration and construction‑phase activities, including site support and technical responses during delivery.

Project Management and Client Service

• Lead and manage project coordination and delivery activities, including resolving design and engineering issues, tracking open items with consultants, and coordinating scope, schedule, technical inputs, and resources across internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to develop integrated, holistic project solutions beyond standard engineering.
• Act as a primary client interface for assigned projects, supporting communication, decision‑making, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support preparation of project proposals and pursuit activities, contributing technical input and delivery strategy.

Innovation & Digital Delivery

• Encourage automation of routine tasks to focus on high‑value, creative problem‑solving.
• Experiment with AI‑enabled tools to push boundaries of traditional design.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self‑development, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Drive continuous learning and mentor intermediate/junior staff in design and project delivery methodologies.
• Support professional growth of client staff through coaching and mentorship.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through participation in professional associations and committees.

Sustainable Business Development

• Proactively seek and cultivate new, long‑term business opportunities aligning with sustainability goals.
• Travel to other Dillon offices or project sites to support collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible to register.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in airport engineering, civil design, or site development.

Must Haves

• Proven experience applying Canadian aerodrome standards (TP312 4th and 5th editions).
• Familiarity with a range of airport types, including regional, municipal, and gravel airstrips, and major aviation hubs.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities, managing schedules, budgets, and priorities effectively.
• Experience managing or supporting infrastructure projects through design and construction.
• Strong technical judgment and attention to detail, working independently.
• Exceptional organizational and coordination capabilities for competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills for client engagement and proposal preparation.
• Collaborative mindset across disciplines and stakeholders.

Nice to Haves

• Specialized knowledge of airfield pavement structural design and airside infrastructure, ICAO and FAA standards.
• Proficient in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, AviPLAN, SkySafe, and AutoTURN.
• Success engaging stakeholders and facilitating workshops or meetings with large groups.
• Experience with Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews or Contract Administration (CA).

Compensation

$82,900 - $132,900 (dependent on education, experience, skills, internal equity and geographic region). Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to gender or other protected status.

Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan and equity participation.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching contributions.
• Wellness allowance.
• Generous paid vacation.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee and family assistance program.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to health and safety, engaging actively in health and safety processes and reporting hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace. If accommodations are required during the interview process, please let us know.

Technology Enablement and the Use of AI at Dillon

Dillon uses AI‑assisted tools to support parts of its recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by the human recruiting team.