Intermediate Air Quality Engineer

Dillon Consulting; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Kingston is hiring a Project Manager specializing in air quality. You will manage projects across various sectors, mentor junior staff, and coordinate business development activities. The ideal candidate has a degree in an engineering discipline, relevant experience, and is a licensed Professional Engineer. This role offers competitive compensation, flexible hours, and extensive benefits, including development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Flexible hours

Ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in environmental consulting or air quality.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal air quality laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with MECP’s D-series Guidelines and land use assessments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage air quality projects for various sectors.
• Coordinate business development activities related to air quality services.
• Mentor junior staff through guidance and coaching.

Skills

Emission inventories

Dispersion modelling (AERMOD, CALPUFF, CALRoads)

Regulatory reporting

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Degree in environmental, chemical, or related engineering discipline

Professional Engineers Ontario designation

Job description

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management & Design

• Manage air quality projects for facilities (including oil and gas, aggregate extraction and processing, power generation, industrial / manufacturing, and municipal), transportation projects, Land Use Compatibility assessments, etc.
• Provide technical support to junior staff on project work including monitoring, modelling, development of abatement strategies, and regulatory liaison.
• Provide technical oversight and reviews of regulatory projects including ECAs, EASRs, and EAs.

Business Development

• Coordinate and implement business development activities related to air quality services, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and client liaison.
• Support and pursue air quality opportunities with client managers and business unit leads within Dillon’s framework.
• Business travel upon request.

Learning & Development

• Commit to ongoing self-development and professional growth.
• Mentor junior staff through technical guidance, training, and coaching.
• Participate actively in professional associations to enhance Dillon’s profile.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental, chemical, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineers Ontario designation.
• 5+ years experience in environmental consulting or air quality.
• Established relationships with local regulators (MECP) through project delivery.

Experience

• Must-have experience in air quality work: emission inventories, estimates, dispersion modelling (AERMOD, CALPUFF, CALRoads), regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal air quality laws and regulations.
• Experience preparing emission summaries and dispersion modelling reports supporting ECAs, EASRs, and EAs.
• Familiarity with NPRI and GHG reporting programs.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently in a consulting environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• GHG quantification and reporting skills are assets.
• Familiarity with MECP’s D-series Guidelines and land use assessments is an asset.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by passionate, proficient professionals committed to delivering results and staying at the forefront of technology and innovation. We foster a culture of growth, learning, and community.

Our core values include:

• Reliability
• Achievement
• Continuous development
• Creativity
• Courage
• Inclusiveness

We are a certified Great Place to Work, emphasizing an outstanding employee experience and workplace culture. Our people are our greatest asset.

Additional Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan; Dillon is 100% employee owned.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan and student loan repayment assistance.
• Flexible hours and remote work options.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program and wellness subsidies.