Environmental Engineer

Are you someone with strong technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you 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 is a well established, employee‑owned professional consulting firm operating across Canada and internationally. We provide a wide range of consulting and design services related to the infrastructure, real estate, resource, industrial and government sectors in Canada and abroad. We are currently seeking candidates to fill an existing vacancy for the position of Environmental Scientist/Engineer within our Contaminant Remediation Group. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Brandon.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects including site assessment and remediation, risk assessment and risk management, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
• Provide technical and professional leadership to multi‑disciplinary project teams including engineers, scientists and technologists.
• Design remediation programs or risk management measures for impacted soil, groundwater, and soil vapour at contaminated sites.
• Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub‑consultants, and subcontractors.
• Contribute to the development and coordination of client relationships and business growth.
• Contribute to client/revenue acquisition and internal team growth to deliver the business.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation and presentations.
• Business travel upon request.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development.
• Provide input to the career development of junior 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 environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology or environmental science, preferably at the master's level.
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist or eligible to be licensed within 6 months.
• Experience with a range of client types preferred (e.g., federal government departments, private industrial clients, municipalities, First Nations).
• Proven project management experience.
• A minimum of 15 years’ relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience

• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Proficient in the completion of one or more of the following:
  • Groundwater resource evaluation, protection and management.
  • Phased site assessments.
  • Solid understanding of contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface and the development of conceptual site models.
  • Remedial options analysis and evaluation.
  • Remedial action plan development and/or design.
  • Preparation of detailed designs, cost estimates and tender packages for remediation projects.
  • Design and implementation of compliance monitoring plans.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing environmental projects.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully mentoring and developing more junior staff.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, codes and standards.
• Strong report writing, 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Focus on innovation.
• Employee and Family Assistance program.
• Goodlife Fitness corporate membership.
• Wellness subsidy for health and wellness related activities.

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 25 offices and more than 1100 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. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and is a Platinum Club member.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon’s core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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