Intermediate Air Quality Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Kitchener is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage air quality projects and provide oversight on regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, a strong technical background, and excellent client relationship skills. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings plan

Flexible work options

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related air quality work.
• Established relationship with local regulators.
• Experience with emission inventory development and dispersion modelling.

Responsibilities

• Manage air quality projects for various facilities.
• Provide technical support and oversight for regulatory projects.
• Coordinate business development activities related to air quality services.

Skills

Project management

Air quality consultation

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Professional Engineer designation

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

CALRoads

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 Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECAs), Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASRs), and Environmental Assessments (EAs).

Business Development

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

Learning & Development

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

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• A degree in environmental, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer designation with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related air quality work.
• Established relationship with local regulators (e.g., MECP) through project delivery.

Experience

• Experience in air quality work, including emission inventory development, emission estimates, dispersion modelling (AERMOD, CALPUFF, CALRoads), regulatory reporting, and preparing emission summaries and dispersion reports.
• Understanding of federal, provincial, and municipal air quality laws and regulations.
• Experience with GHG quantification, verification, and reporting is an asset.
• Knowledge of D-series Guidelines and land use assessments is an asset.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently in a solution-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by passionate, skilled people committed to delivering results. We focus on technology, innovation, and continuous growth, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Our core values include reliability, achievement, continuous development, creativity, courage, and inclusiveness. Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work, emphasizing a positive employee experience.

We offer:

• Employee share purchase plan and ownership opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan, student loan assistance, flexible work options, and remote work.
• Learning and development programs, coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Focus on innovation, employee wellness programs, EFAP resources, and wellness subsidies.