Structural Engineering Graduate

Overview

We are currently seeking a Structural Engineering Graduate to join our Transportation Structures team. Our team specializes in the critical infrastructure that keep a community moving and connected, providing preliminary and detailed design for Bridges and Culverts on projects with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and local municipalities.
This is a new position and is based at our Kingston or Ottawa offices. 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.

Responsibilities

Technical Work

• Assistance to project managers with structural and multi-disciplinary projects
• Assistance in the preparation of structural designs including:
  • building, bridge, culvert, and marine design
  • engineering studies
  • technical specifications
  • design calculations
• Completion of design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Assistance with site investigations and condition assessments
• Assistance with contract administration tasks including construction observation, shop drawing review, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation, and responding to requests for information
• Completion of the review of safe work practices and performing risk assessments for employee tasks
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team members
• Contribution to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
• Contributions to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• Participation in the Early Career Development program

Learning and Development

• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• Contributions to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development

Qualifications

• A degree in civil or structural engineering. A Master’s degree in structural engineering will be considered an asset.
• One to two years’ work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset, however, new graduates will be considered

Experience

• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices
• Understanding of the 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 and Civil 3D software will be considered an asset
• Working Knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CSA S6) and experience working on bridge structures is considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills

Compensation

$57,000 - $85,000

At Dillon, we believe in transparency. The following salary range is what we expect to offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

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