Dillon Consulting: Engineering Graduate Scholarship

Dillon Consulting Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian consulting firm is seeking a candidate for a role that involves assisting in engineering designs and project management. This position requires a degree in engineering from the University of Waterloo and offers flexible work hours. Responsibilities include preparing technical documents and collaborating with a diverse team on multi-disciplinary projects.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive compensation package

Generous retirement savings plan

Employee share purchase plan

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Qualifications

• 1-2 years co-op or work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of project design and implementation activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with multi-disciplinary projects.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering designs and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in engineering from the University of Waterloo

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microstation

OpenRoads

Designer

InRoads

Job description

Overview

Your opportunity

You’re nearing the end of your educational journey and you’ve found something you’re passionate about. You’re thinking about how to begin your career and how to find that place where you can be part of a team where you can lean in, roll up your sleeves, get to work and make a difference. At Dillon we define our values as the shared expectations and beliefs that bind us. It all starts there. And because our values are the heart of Dillon, that’s what we’ve based our scholarship program on.

We’re excited to offer a one‑time $5,000 scholarship and an offer of full‑time employment as well as up to two additional one‑time $2,000 scholarships!

We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. This position is available at our Ontario, East Coast, Manitoba, and Alberta offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with multi‑disciplinary projects
• Assist in the preparation of engineering designs, including:
• Engineering studies
• Technical specifications
• Design calculations
• Drafting of ongoing and new projects using CAD software
• Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Assist with site investigations and condition assessments
• Assist with contract administration tasks including construction layout, construction observation, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation, and responding to requests for information
• Complete review of safe work practices and perform risk assessments for employee tasks
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Contribute to business development activities, including client need research, preparation of project proposals, and presentations
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• Participation in the Early Career Development program

Learning and 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 engineering from the University of Waterloo
• One to two years co‑op or work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset

Experience

• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards, regulatory requirements, industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices will be considered an asset
• Understanding of project design and implementation activities, including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration will be considered an asset
• Proficiency in the use of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Civil 3D, Microstation, OpenRoads, Designer or InRoads software will be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills

Why Choose Dillon

• 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
• A competitive compensation package
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP) tools and online resources
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership with reduced annual membership fees
• Wellness Subsidy for health and wellness related activities
• Focus on Innovation – continuous improvement of business and culture

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 20 offices and more than 1,000 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 the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us – it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you!