Dillon Consulting: Sean Salvatori Engineering Scholarship

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Design and coordination

• Assist project managers with multi-disciplinary projects
• Assist in the preparation of engineering designs including:
• Engineering studies
• Technical specifications
• Design calculations
• Drafting of ongoing and new projects using CAD software
• Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Assist with site investigations and condition assessments
• Assist with contract administration tasks including construction layout, construction observation, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation and responding to requests for information
• Complete review of safe work practices and performing risk assessments for employee tasks
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
• Contribute 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

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering from University of Toronto
• One to two years’ co-op or work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset

Experience

• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards, regulatory requirements, industry standards, specifications and good engineering practices will be considered an asset
• Understand project design and implementation activities, including: development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering and contract administration will be considered an asset
• Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Civil 3D, Microstation, OpenRoads Designer or InRoads software will be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills

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 offer a variety of flexible 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.