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Bridge Engineer & Project Manager

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to deliver thoughtful, collaborative, and innovative solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects that shape infrastructure, protect the environment, and support thriving communities across Canada.

With more than 1,100 professionals across 25+ offices nationwide, Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. For over 75 years, we have remained committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years, with the distinction of being a Platinum Club member.

Why Choose Us: Where You Can Lead, Innovate, and Grow as an Employee-Owner

At Dillon, being an employee-owner means helping shape the firm's future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including digital and AI-enabled solutions. With an owner's mindset, you will help build agile, forward-thinking teams that contribute to Dillon's long-term growth.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our ownership model links the firm's performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation.

Your Opportunity: Own the Future of Consulting

Join our multidisciplinary team of professionals and work on impactful projects while delivering a fully integrated and exceptional client experience. As an employee-owner, you will have the flexibility to shape your career path, whether you choose to pursue a technical or management trajectory. As a trusted employee, you will have access to firm-wide performance insights and opportunities to influence our strategic direction through internal initiatives. 

This is a new position and can be based at our Calgary office.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Role Overview:We are seeking a Bridge Engineer / Project Manager to lead and deliver bridge and civil structure projects for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors and the City of Calgary. You will lead multidiscipline design teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and provide technical leadership from planning and preliminary design through detailed design, procurement, and construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and provide technical expertise on bridges and civil structure projects for Provincial and Major Urban clients, including Alberta Transportation and the City of Calgary.
• Lead structural analysis, design, evaluation, and preparation of calculations, drawings, technical reports, and contract documents.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules; monitor, control, and report project status internally and externally; ensure quality control of deliverables.
• Prepare proposals and support business development with key public-sector clients.
• Coordinate across disciplines (highway, foundation/geotechnical, environmental, drainage, electrical) and maintain positive client relationships.
• Oversee construction contract preparation and administration; provide construction liaison, site inspections, and contract administration as needed.
• Mentor and guide junior and intermediate staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; graduate degree in Structural Engineering or Project Management is an asset.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.

• Progressive experience in bridge engineering and project management within the transportation market, including direct experience delivering projects for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors and the City of Calgary.
• Demonstrated experience with Alberta Transportation design guidelines and construction specifications; indepth knowledge of AT standards and policies and the Highway Bridge Design Code (CSAS6).
• Proven project management skills with the ability to effectively manage budget and schedule delivery; superior planning and organizational skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience in the design and rehabilitation/construction of bridges; ability to review and sign off technical design reports.
• Committed team player and highly selfmotivated; occasional travel required; valid driver's license.

As an employee-owner, you will receive:

• 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
  • Wellness allowance 
  • Generous paid vacation

• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

• • Dillon values its staff and takes a trust-based approach, offering flexible and hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

• 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.

• Focus on Innovation

• • 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.

• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

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. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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