Civil Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Sydney; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee share purchase plan

Overtime directive

Health benefits

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Linear Municipal Infrastructure team in Canada. The role focuses on networks that keep communities moving, including water mains, sewers, stormwater systems, and roadways.

Halifax or Sydney offices offer hybrid work options to balance demanding projects. Responsibilities include design coordination, client proposals, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering and eligible for engineer‑in‑training within six months.
• 3–5 years of experience in consulting preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure design standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of municipal infrastructure in roads, water mains and sewers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project schedules.
• Provide field support and construction observation as needed.
• Explore AI-enabled tools to improve design efficiency.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D/Land Desktop

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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 professional 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 water mains
• 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

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.
• Dillon’s Overtime Directive
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm‑wide 40‑hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
• Ongoing 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.

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.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI‑assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.