Intermediate Water Wastewater Engineer

Overview
Your opportunity
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.
Dillon’s Communities and Environment Infrastructure technical group is looking for a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects across the country while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior client experience.
At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at one of our Dillon offices: Halifax, Saint John, Fredericton, London, Kitchener, Guelph, Winnipeg.
Responsibilities
What your day will look like
Project Management & Design

• Preliminary design, detailed design and expertise in the assessment of treatment processes for water and wastewater treatment systems, water supply and wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Liaison with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and subcontractors.
• Liaison with multidisciplinary project teams (including transportation, municipal and structural engineers, transportation systems planners, planners, environmental scientists and technical support staff).
• Project management initially of small sized infrastructure projects, leading to larger assignments following demonstrated proficiency.
• Supporting project managers with the coordination of design team activities, direction to project team members including engineers and technical support staff, and ongoing support to client relationship managers.

Business Development

• Preparation of project proposals and contribution to client relationships and business development activities.
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request.
• Identification and development of new business opportunities with private sector clients.
• Leadership in the maintenance of existing client relationships and development of new client relationships including preparation of project proposals.

Learning & Development

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

Qualifications
What you will need to succeed

• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer, or eligible to be licensed within six months.
• A deep desire to help and guide our clients on their path to success.
• A degree in environmental, civil, mechanical or chemical engineering.
• An intense motivation for personal and professional growth.
• An ambition to be part of a growing enterprise, focused on technical excellence and superior client service.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Valid G Driver’s license.

Experience

• Experienced in the assessment and design of treatment processes for small and large-scale water and/or wastewater facilities.
• Working knowledge of emerging technologies for water and wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated abilities in multidisciplinary project teamwork and coordination.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
• Proficient in project proposal preparation and presentations.
• Proficient in the full range of design activities including preparation of preliminary and detailed design drawings and reports, contract document preparation and tendering.
• Proven abilities in multidisciplinary teamwork, client and industry relationships, and regulatory agency consultation.
• Exposure to project management skills, either through on the job experience or formal training.
• Familiarity with contract administration services and requirements.
• Experience with industrial site water and wastewater management is an asset including characterization (water balance, flow and quality), water conservation, water reuse, wastewater segregation, and pollution prevention planning.

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:

• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;

In addition, we offer:

• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
• Focus on Innovation
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Wellness Subsidy
• 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.
• 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.
• Our employees can take advantage of 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
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• Employee share purchase plan
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
• 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 offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan

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 20 offices and more than 1000 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 the past 17 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:
Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.
Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.
Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!