Civil Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive compensation

Flexible hours & hybrid work

Learning & development

Wellness / benefits

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited in St. John's, Canada, is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Linear Municipal Infrastructure team. You will work on municipal projects, lead design and project management, and collaborate with planners, environmental scientists, and utilities partners.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, P.Eng eligibility, and 5+ years of consulting experience. Dillon offers flexible hours, hybrid work, professional development, and a path to leadership within a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or Civil Engineering Technology with substantial experience.
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible within six months.
• 5+ years of professional experience, preferably in consulting.

Responsibilities

• Project management and design on municipal infrastructure projects (water, sewers, roads, site servicing, storm water).
• Contribute to functional design, detailed design and construction administration.
• Lead and support municipal projects and stakeholder interactions.
• Interact with planners, environmental scientists, engineers and technologists.
• Maintain client and agency liaison; support business development.
• Encourage use of AI-enabled tools to enhance design.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring/Coaching

Public and agency consultation

Technical design & engineering

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Civil Engineering Technology diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modelling software

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Linear Municipal Infrastructure discipline is looking for a Civil Engineer to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at our Dillon St. John's office. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management and Design

• Technical support and design on projects related to municipal 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
• Lead and support municipal 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
• Maintain regular interaction with clients, agencies, utilities and other project stakeholders
• 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 pursue new business opportunities to support the growth of the practice. Support submissions in response to Requests for Proposals

• Travel to other Dillon offices, as required, to support project delivery and business development initiatives.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their career growth and development.
• Enhance Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• A degree in civil engineering, applicants with a Civil Engineering Technology diploma and substantial, relevant experience will also be considered
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer, or eligible to be licensed within six months
• 5+ years' professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry

Experience

• Experienced in the design of various municipal infrastructure including water supply systems, sewage systems, roadways, storm water management works, underground and surface site servicing works, and/or waste management facilities
• Experience in the design of linear water and sewer and treatment infrastructure in northern Canadian communities would be an asset.
• In depth knowledge of contract administration services and requirements, including Master Municipal Construction Documents
• Familiarity with municipal servicing standards and environmental approvals requirements
• Demonstrated skills in public and agency consultation
• Strong proficiency in proposal and report writing, presentations, communications, organization and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential
• Demonstrated experience related to business development and client retention.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

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. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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