Civil Engineering Technologist

Your opportunity

Are you a Civil Engineering Technologist thirsty for a challenge and have a passion for innovating and using advanced technologies?  We’re offering an opportunity to catapult your career to the next level by joining a team-centric organization, where cultivating talent and delivering premier quality work on significant infrastructure ventures is encoded in our DNA!

Embark on a journey with Dillon's Communities and Environment technical group, where you will be an instrumental part of our diverse team of professionals. As a Civil Engineering Technologist, we will provide you with opportunities to be a part of ground-breaking projects, locally and nation wide, whilst delivering an unparalleled, fully integrative customer experience.

Projects would include design and development of engineering drawings for municipal infrastructure, roadway, land development and drainage projects, as well as opportunities to work on projects in Northern Canada.

In Dillon, we function as a single team across 23 offices nationwide, allowing you to collaborate with teams and colleagues across the country daily.  The role is available in our Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax or Sydney offices, where you would join our collaborative, impactful unit.

What your day will look like

Design and Drafting

• Exemplify proficiency in functional and intricate design (CADD design) of transportation and municipal infrastructure, incorporating water supply, sewers, roads, land development site servicing, drainage, and waste management elements.
• Assist project managers and engineers in the functional and detailed design (CADD design) of civil and municipal infrastructure related to water supply, sewers, roads, land development site servicing and drainage.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, and technical and administrative support staff.
• Assist with fieldwork on an as needed basis to provide construction observation, monitoring and data collection activities.
• Ensure quality control of design and production drawing work.
• Business travel upon request.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

What you will need to succeed

• Hold a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and Valid Registration as a Civil Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (CTech).
• Amass 2-5 years of industry experience, preferably in consulting engineering and/or municipal environments.

• Practical experience in functional and detailed design drawings of various civil, and municipal infrastructure projects including roads, sewers, watermains and drainage works
• Exhibit proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software, along with a working knowledge of Microstation/InRoads software
• Understanding of project design and implementation activities including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills, including the ability work in a team environment

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 employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
  • We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, and learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes

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 the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

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. 

Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!

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