Coastal Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian consulting firm is seeking a Coastal Engineer for their Hamilton office. You will manage diverse coastal engineering projects and provide technical guidance, fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in civil or coastal engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes strong communication and innovation, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous retirement savings plan

Flexible work hours

Wellness subsidy

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in coastal engineering.
• Ability to obtain a professional engineering license within a year.
• Strong working knowledge of coastal engineering guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage coastal engineering projects.
• Conduct advanced hydrotechnical assessments.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams.

Skills

Coastal hydrodynamic modeling

Project design involving coastal structures

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil or coastal engineering

Tools

Matlab

Python

Delft3D

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

Do you possess leadership and technical skills with a focus on coastal processes? Do you enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions? Are you a trusted advisor and a resourceful problem solver? If you are entrepreneurial, innovative, and fascinated by coastal systems, this opportunity is for you! Your strong communication and business acumen will allow you to excel in our dynamic environment.

Dillons Coastal Engineering Group is seeking a talented Coastal Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the exciting opportunity to work on a variety of coastal projects across Canada, providing our clients with integrated and expert solutions. This position is available at all offices, with a strong preference for our Hamilton office.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management & Technical Leadership

• Lead and manage coastal engineering projects, providing technical guidance to project teams on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop specialized technical expertise in coastal engineering projects, including coastal erosion and protection, coastal flooding assessments, port and harbour development, and shoreline management planning.
• Conduct advanced hydrotechnical assessments specifically for coastal environments, including wave transformation, storm surge modeling, and tidal analysis.
• Coordinate and manage the coastal engineering components of diverse multidisciplinary projects, from small studies to large-scale infrastructure developments.
• Develop and oversee field investigations, data collection programs, and monitoring programs for coastal projects.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and other technical specialists.

Learning & Development

• Commit to continuous self-development and professional growth within the specialized field of coastal engineering.
• Provide technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentorship to junior staff within the coastal engineering team.
• Enhance Dillon’s reputation through active participation in relevant professional associations and committees focused on coastal issues.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Undergraduate degree in civil, coastal engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college. (Masters preferred)
• At least 3 years of professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry, with a focus on coastal engineering projects.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A professional engineering license or the ability to obtain one within one year.

Experience

Required Experience

• Strong working knowledge of coastal hydrodynamic and numerical modeling systems.
• Experience in project design or construction involving coastal structures, ecosystem restoration, and/or navigation and dredging.
• Knowledge of design guidelines, codes, and standards related to coastal and marine engineering.
• Ability to document the basis of design, including data analysis, assumptions, calculations, and conclusions.
• Experience considering climate change and sea-level rise in coastal engineering design and planning.
• Experience with coastal risk assessments, storm surge inundation mapping, and vulnerability analysis.
• Familiarity with scripting software such as Matlab or Python.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team of engineers, scientists, geomatics specialists, CAD drafters, and surveyors.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for report writing, presentations, and client interactions.
• Flexibility to travel sometimes with short notice to meet project deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with construction inspection and contract administration for coastal projects.
• Experience with SFINCS (Super-Fast INundation of CoastS) modeling software.
• Experience with other coastal modeling software such as Delft3D, MIKE21, TELEMAC, or SWAN.

Why choose Dillon

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, adapting, and growing.
• Creativity: Discover new possibilities.
• Courage: Do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard.
• Inclusiveness: Enable 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 employer matching contributions.

Flexible work hours and remote options

• We value our staff and understand that work arrangements can differ based on personal and business needs. We offer flexible and remote work options to help balance work and personal life.

Learning and Development opportunities

• We promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, advising, and internal learning opportunities.

Focus on Innovation

• We encourage adopting new and innovative solutions to advance our business performance and address current and future challenges.

Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Resources and tools to support employee well-being are available to all employees.

Wellness Subsidy

• Employees can use a wellness subsidy for health and wellness activities such as gym memberships, home fitness equipment, yoga, and dance classes.

About Dillon

Dillon is a Canadian employee-owned consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We provide solutions for complex projects across Canada, with over 20 offices and 1,000 employees.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing skills and abilities and respecting differences. We welcome accommodations during the interview process.