Intermediate Transportation Drainage Engineer & Designer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Transportation Drainage Engineer/Designer. The role involves managing drainage projects, conducting hydraulic modeling, and providing technical expertise while working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in drainage design and proficiency in relevant tools. We offer flexible work hours and a competitive compensation package in a supportive environment focused on innovation and professional growth.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous retirement savings plan

Flexible work hours

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant experience in transportation and municipal drainage design.
• Strong understanding of municipal and provincial drainage design standards.
• Demonstrated experience in flood line mapping and stormwater management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and design expertise for drainage projects.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Visual OTTHYMO

PCSWMM

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

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

Dillon’s Water Resources discipline is looking for an Intermediate Transportation Drainage Engineer/Designer to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at our Kingston, Hamilton, Oakville, London, Windsor, or North York offices. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

• Project Management & Design: Provide technical leadership and design expertise for highway and roadway drainage projects, including bridges, culverts, ditching, erosion and scour protection, and storm sewer systems.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis utilizing software such as Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, CulvertMaster and HY-8.
• Develop and implement stormwater management strategies to provide water quality and quantity controls to mitigate flooding and ensure environmental protection.
• Prepare detailed designs, calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including planners, environmental scientists, and other engineers, to achieve project objectives.
• Regular interaction with clients, agencies, utilities and other project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Provide technical input for delivery of water resource management projects and proposals.
• Provide project management and coordination support for transportation and water resources projects.

• Learning & Development: Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in drainage design.
• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
• Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or applicable technical degree or diploma.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in transportation and municipal drainage design.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and related computer models.
• Strong understanding of municipal and provincial drainage design standards including the Highway Drainage Design Standards (2024) and other Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) guidelines and procedures.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A self-motivated individual looking for advancement opportunities.
• Excellent initiative and attention to detail.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis of highway and roadway drainage systems. Previous experience delivering MTO projects would be considered an asset.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
• Experience in flood line mapping, stormwater management, and inflow and infiltration studies would be considered an asset.

Compensation

$65,000-$115,000

Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

Why choose Dillon?

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• 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; and
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words that result in actions build trust.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contribution
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Focus on Innovation
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Wellness Subsidy

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 25 offices and more than 1100 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 19 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Health & Safety and Inclusion

Health & Safety at Dillon: Prospective employees are expected to align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon: Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Technology enablement

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon: We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.