Coastal Engineering Specialist

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

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited seeks a Coastal Engineering Specialist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on managing coastal engineering projects, conducting technical assessments, and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in civil or coastal engineering and have significant experience in the field. Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with diverse teams are emphasized in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Competitive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Focus on innovation and well-being

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in consulting coastal projects.
• Professional engineering license or ability to obtain within a year.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage coastal engineering projects with technical guidance.
• Conduct hydrotechnical assessments and oversee field investigations.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Coastal hydrodynamic modeling

Numerical modeling

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or coastal engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Matlab

Python

SFINCS

Delft3D

MIKE21

TELEMAC

SWAN

Job description

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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! Excellent communication skills and business acumen are essential to thrive in our fast-paced, agile environment.

Your opportunity

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

Dillon's Coastal Engineering Group seeks a talented Coastal Engineering Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will work on various coastal projects across Canada, providing integrated, expert solutions. This position is available at all offices, with a preference for our Hamilton location.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management & Technical Leadership

• Lead and manage coastal engineering projects, providing technical guidance on multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop expertise in coastal erosion, protection, flooding assessments, port development, and shoreline management.
• Conduct hydrotechnical assessments, including wave transformation, storm surge modeling, and tidal analysis.
• Coordinate coastal engineering components in diverse projects, from small studies to large infrastructure.
• Oversee field investigations, data collection, and monitoring programs.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, planners, and other specialists.

Learning & Development

• Commit to ongoing professional growth in coastal engineering.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior staff.
• Participate in professional associations and committees related to coastal issues.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in civil or coastal engineering (Master's preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally in consulting coastal projects.
• Valid driver's license.
• Professional engineering license or ability to obtain within a year.

Required Experience

• Strong knowledge of coastal hydrodynamic and numerical modeling.
• Experience with coastal structures, ecosystem restoration, navigation, or dredging projects.
• Familiarity with design standards for coastal / marine engineering.
• Ability to document design basis, data analysis, and assumptions clearly.
• Experience considering climate change and sea-level rise in design.
• Experience with risk assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Proficiency with scripting software like Matlab or Python.
• Effective team collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with construction inspection and contract management.
• Experience with SFINCS or other coastal modeling software like Delft3D, MIKE21, TELEMAC, SWAN.

Why choose Dillon?

At Dillon, we are driven by passionate, skilled professionals committed to socially meaningful projects. We prioritize technology, innovation, and continual growth, guided by our core values : reliability, achievement, continuous development, creativity, courage, and inclusiveness. We offer employee ownership, competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and a focus on innovation and well-being.

About Dillon

Dillon is a Canadian, employee-owned consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We serve clients across Canada with a focus on infrastructure, environmental protection, and community development.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplaces. We welcome accommodations during the interview process.

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