Job Description

Overview:
Are you someone with developing 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 trusted partner 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-Wastewater discipline is looking for a Water Wastewater Engineer-In-Training to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects across the country while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior client experience.
This position is available at our Saint John, NB or Halifax, NS 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 Coordination, and Design

• Preliminary design, detailed design and expertise in the assessment of pumping systems and treatment processes for water and wastewater treatment systems, water supply and wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Supporting project managers with the coordination of design team activities, direction to project team members including engineers and technical support staff, and ongoing support to regional account leads.
• Project coordination initially of small sized infrastructure projects, leading to larger assignments following demonstrated proficiency.
• Coordinate with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and subcontractors.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary project teams (including transportation, municipal, structural, electrical and mechanical engineers, planners, environmental scientists and technical support staff).
• Perform assessments, design calculations, hydraulic reviews, data collection, and data analysis to support engineering activities
• Participate in the creation of contract drawings, contract specifications, and tender packages
• Liaise with equipment suppliers and vendors for equipment selection
• Field work including construction observation, water quality sampling and infrastructure condition assessments.

Learning and 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

Qualifications:
What you will need to succeed

• A degree in biosystems, civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering
• Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or eligible to be licensed within 6 months and willingness to obtain professional registrations in other provinces/territories as required
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in the consulting industry preferred

Experience:

• Experience and knowledge of water and wastewater treatment equipment/facilities, pumping stations, and community infrastructure
• Knowledge of the functional and detailed design of integrated municipal infrastructure including roads, sewers and watermains
• Understand a range of project design and implementation activities including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Revit software will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Related experience in range of design activities including preparation of functional and detailed design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, construction administration and commissioning is preferred
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team, client and industry relationships, and regulatory agency consultation
• Working knowledge of emerging technologies for water and wastewater treatment
• Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and coordination
• Proficient in project proposal preparation and presentations
• An intense motivation for personal and professional growth
• The ambition to be part of a growing enterprise, focused on technical excellence and superior client service
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• A deep desire to help and guide our clients on their path to success
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to network in professional settings
• Possess self-awareness and act responsibly on job sites
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced manufacturing 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 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; and
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

Dillon is a certified Great Place to Work. This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering an outstanding employee experience and cultivating an exceptional workplace culture. At Dillon, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. This designation reflects our ongoing efforts to ensure that our workplace is not just a place of work, but a community where everyone can thrive.
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 contribution
• 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 o?er a variety of ?exible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Early Career Development (ECD) program

• We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviors that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.
• 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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