Structural Engineer (Facilities) Jobs

Overview
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 in a flexible work environment, 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 Transportation & Facilities technical group is looking for a Structural Engineer (Facilities) to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. In particular, your role will focus on participating in and reviewing structural engineering design and analysis activities in the Heavy Industrial Facilities functional team. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.
At Dillon, we work as one team. This position is available at any of the following offices: Fredericton, Saint John, Halifax, St. John's and Sydney w ith the opportunity for flexiblework arrangements to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Responsibilities
What your day will look like

• Technical guidance and mentoring of project team members including engineers and technical support staff
• Liaison with clients, government and regulatory authorities, and contractors
• Structural design and analysis of bridges, buildings, industrial projects and marine structures
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams including transportation, municipal and structural engineers, transportation systems planners, land use planners, environmental scientists and technical support staff
• Preparation of proposals, design criteria, preliminary designs, detailed engineering specifications, and reports
• Business travel upon request
• Development and enhancement of client relationships and business growth
• Management of structural engineering projects and development of cost-effective design solutions

Qualifications
What you will need to succeed

• A degree in civil engineering with technical electives in structural engineering topics. A graduate level degree with a focus in structural engineering is considered an asset
• A license in good standing to practice as a professional engineer in the province of New Brunswick or Nova Scotia
• Ten (10) Fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience

Experience

• Heavy industrial including mining or manufacturing projects would be an asset
• Demonstrated success in the leadership of structural project teams and the management of structural engineering projects
• Construction contract administration would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal, communications, organization and time management skills
• Building and facilities for government, real estate and resource projects would be an asset
• Knowledge of relevant structural engineering codes and standards
• Wharf structures, bridge design and project management
• Experience in the structural design of bridges and transportation structures or in the structural design of industrial and commercial buildings and liquid-retaining structures
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD or PCA software, as well as proficiency in current AutoCAD and building systems software is desirable Experience in:

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

In addition, we offer:

• 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.
• A competitive compensation package
• 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.
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
• Employee share purchase plan
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Wellness Subsidy
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• 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
• Focus on Innovation
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• 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.
• 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.

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 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!