Transportation engineer

We are seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation Infrastructure team in a full-time, position based at any of our Ontario offices. Reporting to the Discipline Lead, you will provide technical and design leadership on preliminary and detailed transportation engineering projects for MTO and local municipalities. In this role, you will work in multidisciplinary project teams, maintain client relationships, and participate in business development efforts to ensure successful project delivery.
This is a new position and can be based at any one of our following offices: Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Vaughn, Oakville, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Chatham, or Windsor. 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
Design and Project Delivery
Lead technical design and delivery for transportation engineering projects and multidisciplinary project teams (including transportation, structural, electrical and water resource engineers, transportation systems planners, environmental planners, environmental scientists, technical support staff, etc.)
Continuous development of technical expertise on a variety of transportation engineering projects, including transportation master plans, environmental assessments, preliminary design, detailed design and construction phase services
Participate in the preparation of technical reports and studies to support the development of civil infrastructure designs, including EA documentation
Participate in the preparation of Contract documentation, including contract drawings, construction specifications, tender quantity and cost estimates, and working day estimates
Management and delivery of stakeholder consultation programs and municipal council and agency presentations
Business Development
Prepare estimates and project proposals
Contribute to the leadership and growth of the Transportation group
Contribute to the development of public and private sector client relationships and new business opportunities
Business travel for project meetings and to other Dillon offices upon request
Learning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
Contribute to the career development of junior and intermediate staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
Qualifications
A degree in civil or transportation engineering
Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the province of Ontario, or eligible to be licensed within six months
A minimum of 8 years' professional experience, preferably in the consulting industry
Experience
Proven experience in environmental assessment, preliminary and detailed design of municipal and provincial transportation facilities. Experience with the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario and alternative project delivery models would be an asset
Demonstrated abilities in the management and leadership of multidisciplinary projects and teams
Exceptional abilities in project management
In-depth understanding of business issues associated with consulting engineering and planning
Proven skills in public and agency consultation
Experience in the geometric design of highways, municipal roads and intersections
Strong working knowledge of Auto CAD, Civil3 D or Bentley Open Roads would be an asset
Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are essential
Compensation
$82,900 - $132,900
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 su