Structural Engineer In Training Jobs in Nova Scotia

Are you someone with strong 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 thought leader, a trusted advisor 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 Building Infrastructure group is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our team in St. John’s NL, Sydney NS, Fredericton or Saint John NB. As a Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, analysis, and management of structural engineering projects for a diverse portfolio of facilities. Leveraging your extensive experience, particularly with steel and concrete structures, you will lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, code-compliant designs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on challenging and rewarding projects.

This is an office-based position and will require working from Dillon’s  St. John's, Sydney, Fredericton or Saint John office five days per week.

What your day will look like

Design

• Contribute technical expertise through design leadership on a variety of structural projects, including new-build and renovation projects in the ports and marine, industrial and institutional market segments
• Prepare specifications and details for drawing production
• Review designs, drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and conformance with applicable Codes and Standards
• Investigate existing structures and prepare condition assessment reports
• Review of shop drawings and provide field services in design and construction
• Develop and manage discipline and/or project budgets and schedules
• Work with multi-discipline teams and coordinate structural scope with all aspects of the project

Project Management

• Coordinate structural engineering team activities and support to project managers/technical staff in the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the company
• Input to operating teams to facilitate productivity/workflow
• Coordinate design team activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and clients

Business Development

• Leadership in providing quality client services, with particular emphasis with commercial and industrial clients within the Facilities market
• Leadership in expanding existing Dillon services and cross-selling Dillon services, with particular emphasis with institutional, commercial and industrial clients within the Facilities market
• Contribute to proposals and development and new business opportunities
• Business travel upon request

Innovation

• Provide technical expertise to the development and implementation of technical tools
• Contribute to and encourage innovation/innovating on projects

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

What you will need to succeed

• A degree in structural/civil engineering.  Graduate level degree would be an asset.
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in either Newfoundland, Ontario, Nova Scotia or New Brunswick.
• At least ten years' relevant work experience in structural design, particular in the marine and industrial market segment.
• Proficient in the full range of design activities, including preparation of preliminary and detail design drawings and reports, contract document preparation and tendering
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant structural engineering Codes and Standards
• Proficiency in the use of STAAD Pro, Risa 3D, and Structure Point computer modeling and analysis software
• Familiarity with current AutoCAD, Civil3D and Revit software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong technical report and specification writing skills
• Capable of working on and leading several projects at the same time and with projects in different stages

• Experienced in the design of reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and structural steel, with preference given to those with steel sheet pile wall design experience.
• Experienced in the design of wharfs, ports and marine infrastructure, industrial and commercial facility new builds and retrofits, water/wastewater facilities and liquid containing concrete tanks and other structures
• Experience in construction contract administration would be an asset

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:

• 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;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

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 hybrid 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 oer a variety of exible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. 

• 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

• 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.

• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of a 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 1100 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 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

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

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. 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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