Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer (Facilities – Ports and Marine)

Dillon Consulting Limited; Sydney; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer for its Sydney office. This office-based position requires extensive expertise in managing structural projects, leading project teams, and mentoring junior engineers, especially in steel and concrete structures. Ideal candidates will have at least ten years of relevant experience and be licensed to practice in Canada. A competitive compensation package along with professional development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work hours

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural design focused on marine and industrial projects.
• Proficient in all design activities, including contract document preparation.
• Strong ability to lead multiple projects in various stages of completion.

Responsibilities

• Contribute technical expertise to various structural projects.
• Coordinate team activities and maintain project schedules.
• Lead business development efforts with commercial and industrial clients.

Skills

Design leadership

Strong communication skills

Business acumen

Technical report writing

Knowledge of engineering codes

Education

Degree in structural/civil engineering

Licensed professional engineer in Canada

Tools

STAAD Pro

Risa 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil3D

Job description

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 Building Infrastructure group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our team in St. John’s, London, Sydney, Fredericton or Saint John. As a Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, and management of structural engineering projects for a diverse portfolio of facilities. Leveraging your extensive experience, particularly with steel and concrete structures, you will lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the delivery of high‑quality, code‑compliant designs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on challenging and rewarding projects.

This is an office‑based position and will require working from Dillon’s offices five days per week.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Design

• Contribute technical expertise through design leadership on a variety of structural projects, including new‑build and renovation projects in the ports and marine, industrial and institutional market segments.
• Prepare specifications and details for drawing production.
• Review designs, drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and conformance with applicable Codes and Standards.
• Investigate existing structures and prepare condition assessment reports.
• Review shop drawings and provide field services in design and construction.
• Develop and manage discipline and/or project budgets and schedules.
• Work with multi‑discipline teams and coordinate structural scope with all aspects of the project.

Project Management

• Coordinate structural engineering team activities and support project managers/technical staff in the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the company.
• Input to operating teams to facilitate productivity/workflow.
• Coordinate design team activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.
• Coordinate with sub‑consultants and clients.

Business Development

• Leadership in providing quality client services, with particular emphasis with commercial and industrial clients within the Facilities market.
• Leadership in expanding existing Dillon services and cross‑selling Dillon services, with particular emphasis with institutional, commercial and industrial clients within the Facilities market.
• Contribute to proposals and development and new business opportunities.
• Business travel upon request.

Innovation

• Provide technical expertise to the development and implementation of technical tools.
• Contribute to and encourage innovation on projects.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• A degree in structural/civil engineering. Graduate level degree would be an asset.
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in either Newfoundland, Ontario, Nova Scotia or New Brunswick.
• At least ten years’ relevant work experience in structural design, particular in the marine and industrial market segment.
• Proficient in the full range of design activities, including preparation of preliminary and detail design drawings and reports, contract document preparation and tendering.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant structural engineering Codes and Standards.
• Proficiency in the use of STAAD Pro, Risa 3D, and Structure Point computer modeling and analysis software.
• Familiarity with current AutoCAD, Civil3D and Revit software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical report and specification writing skills.
• Capable of working on and leading several projects at the same time and with projects in different stages.

Experience

• Experienced in the design of reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and structural steel, with preference given to those with steel sheet pile wall design experience.
• Experienced in the design of wharfs, ports and marine infrastructure, industrial and commercial facility new builds and retrofits, water/wastewater facilities and liquid‑containing concrete tanks and other structures.
• Experience in construction contract administration would be an asset.

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:

• 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 – Dillon is 100% employee‑owned and share ownership is open to all full‑time regular employees.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health benefits; generous retirement savings plan; student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Flexible work hours – a trust‑based approach to a variety of flexible work options.
• Learning and Development opportunities – coaching, mentoring, and internal learning initiatives.
• Focus on Innovation – anticipating, examining, and adopting new and innovative solutions.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) – tools and resources to support well‑being.
• Wellness Subsidy for health and wellness activities.

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 1000 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 achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

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 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!