Municipal Drainage Technologist

Dillon Consulting Limited; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee share purchase plan

Overtime directive

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited is seeking a Municipal Drainage Technologist to join the Linear Municipal Infrastructure team. The role is based in Windsor or Chatham with hybrid work options.

You will design and manage municipal drainage projects, prepare technical reports, and coordinate approvals with authorities across Ontario. A civil engineering technology diploma and up to 3 years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in civil engineering technology required.
• 0-3 years professional work experience in municipal/infrastructure engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support civil engineering team activities and project managers in delivering municipal drainage projects within Ontario.
• Produce preliminary and detailed designs for municipal infrastructure using AutoCAD Civil 3D, collaborating with engineers and technologists.
• Develop engineering drawings for storm, sanitary, and water servicing plans and site grading.
• Prepare and review hydraulic calculations, stormwater and sanitary sewer design tables, and drainage reports.
• Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, municipal authorities, and regulatory bodies to secure drainage approvals.
• Attend internal and external project team meetings and perform on-site inspections as required.

Skills

Municipal drainage design

Hydraulic modeling

Education

Diploma in civil engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Municipal Drainage Technologist to join our Linear Municipal Infrastructure team. Our team specializes in the critical networks that keep a community moving and connected, including water mains, sanitary sewers, stormwater systems, and roadways.

This is a new position and is based at our Windsor or Chatham office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Design

• Support civil engineering team activities and project managers / technical staff in the delivery of municipal drainage projects within Ontario.

• Produce preliminary and detailed designs for municipal infrastructure, land development, and stormwater management projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, collaborating closely within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technologists.

• Develop comprehensive engineering drawings for private and municipal stakeholders, including storm/sanitary/water servicing plans, site grading, road profiles, cross-section details, and specialized municipal drainage servicing for both greenfield and reconstruction projects.

• Prepare and review technical reports, hydraulic calculations, and hydrologic models to support the design process, including storm and sanitary sewer design tables, functional servicing reports, overland flow route assessments, drainage reports, and earthwork volume calculations.

• Design and evaluate municipal drainage systems, culverts, storm ditches, stormwater management ponds, and low-impact development (LID) features in accordance with local municipal, provincial, and conservation authority drainage guidelines.

• Assist in project delivery by preparing specifications and contract documentation for construction tender packages, including quantity take-offs, traffic control plans, drainage shop drawing reviews, and cost estimates.

• Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, municipal authorities, and regulatory bodies (e.g., conservation authorities, environmental agencies) to secure drainage and servicing approvals.

• Attend and actively participate in internal and external project team meetings.

• Undertake on-site inspection, site reviews, and drainage assessments as required.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing professional learning, staying current with evolving municipal drainage standards, climate resilience guidelines, and stormwater design technologies.

• Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations, drainage technical committees, and industry events.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• A diploma in civil engineering technology.
• 0-3 years professional work experience in municipal / infrastructure engineering.

Experience

• Experienced in the design and construction management of municipal drainage projects.
• Experienced in municipal drainage design standards, environmental approvals and the Ontario Drainage Act.
• Working knowledge of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Civil 3D software will be considered an asset.

Compensation

$48,000-$68,000

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.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.
• Dillon's Overtime Directive
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
• Early Career Development (ECD) program
  • At Dillon, we build careers.Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consultants through monthly Level Up sessions that build both technical and consulting capabilities. Own your success; we provide the blueprint.

Health & Safety at Dillon Prospective employees are expected to fully 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 and the use of AI at Dillon Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.