Assistant Engineer Jobs in Halifax, NS (NOW HIRING)

We are currently seeking a Civil Engineer 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 Halifax or Sydney 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.

About the Position

Project Coordination and Design

• Assist project managers and engineers in the functional and detailed design of municipal infrastructure related to roads, water supply, sewers, roadway drainage, land development site servicing, storm water management and waste management for a variety of locations including Northern Canada
• Assist project managers, engineers, environmental scientists and others on a variety of multidisciplinary design teams (including project engineers, planners, biologists, technologists, etc.)
• Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Assist with fieldwork in a variety of locations including Northern Canada, on an as needed basis to provide construction observation, monitoring and data collection activities
• We empower our teams to automate the routine so they can focus on high-value, creative problem-solving. You will be encouraged to experiment with AI-enabled tools to push the boundaries of traditional design.

Sustainable Business Development

• Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
• Business travel to other Dillon offices
• Travel to other Dillon offices as needed to support collaboration, share knowledge, and drive growth across the firm.

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

• A degree in civil engineering
• Registered as an engineer-in-training, or be eligible within six months
• 3 – 5 years' experience, preferably in the consulting industry

• 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 current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Civil 3D/Land Desktop software will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with local regulations, policies, guidelines, and provincial and municipal permit requirements for environmental agencies
• Proven skills in detail design of municipal infrastructure
• Familiarity with both construction inspection and contract administration would be considered an asset
• Familiarity with Northern Canadian design or construction related practices would be considered an asset
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential

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 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
• Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, 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.

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.

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