Civil Engineering Student

Dillon is a well-established, employee-owned consulting firm operating across Canada.  We provide a wide range of consulting and design services related to the infrastructure, real estate, resource, industrial and government sectors in Canada and abroad.  

At Dillon, we develop our people into outstanding technical experts, consultants and leaders. Our Early Career Development (ECD) Program fosters this development by offering a challenging, fast- paced development program for recent graduates and provides the tools and opportunities to accelerate your career.

Your opportunity 

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Civil Engineering Student in our Fredericton or Saint John office.  This position would be full time in office or on site.  Students may be involved in road reconstruction, linear infrastructure design, trail and bike path detailed design, transportation and municipal planning, tender preparation, construction administration, and construction/site observation.

What your day will look like

• Contribution to the design and construction of municipal and/or transportation engineering projects including preliminary design, detailed design and construction phase services
• Participation in site reconnaissance, field investigations & construction observation 
• Assistance to project managers, engineers and planners in the delivery of projects undertaken out of our offices
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams including transportation, municipal and structural engineers, transportation systems planners, land use planners, environmental scientists and technical support staff
• Compliance with corporate, client, and site-specific health and safety protocols and programs and applicable health and safety regulations
• Assistance in report writing and preparation of technical memos, letters, reports and proposals
• Completion of field work will be required as necessary 
• Utilization of MS Office, AutoCAD and Civil3D software
• Business travel upon request

What you will need to succeed

• Civil Engineering Student

• Committed to a culture of quality including keen attention to detail;
• Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D considered an asset;
• Demonstrated abilities to work in multidisciplinary team and independently;
• Experience on active construction sites and knowledge of standard health and safety practices and legislation;
• Knowledge of design guidelines and standards, legislation and policies will be considered an asset;
• Passionate about personal and professional growth, working collaboratively to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations, and developing innovative solutions; and;
• Capable of working independently and ability to proactively identify and address concerns that may arise when completing fieldwork.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to use of a vehicle for work purposes including an automobile insurance policy. 

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 that result in actions 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 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 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 (EFAP)
• 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 25 offices and more than 1200 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 17 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!