Structural Engineer (Facilities)

Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Structural Facilities. In this role, you will provide technical design leadership across commercial, industrial, institutional, and water/wastewater projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. You will play a vital role in delivering innovative client solutions, managing project deliverables, and mentoring junior engineering staff.

Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Structural Facilities. In this role, you will provide technical design leadership across commercial, industrial, institutional, and water/wastewater projects while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. You will play a vital role in delivering innovative client solutions, managing project deliverables, and mentoring junior engineering staff.

This is a new position and can be based at any of our Canadian Offices. 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

• Contribute technical expertise through design leadership on a variety of structural projects, including new-build and renovation projects in commercial, industrial and institutional market segments
• Prepare specifications and details for drawing production
• Review designs, drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and conformance with applicable Codes and Standards
• Investigate existing structures and prepare condition assessment reports
• Review of shop drawings and provide field services in design and construction
• Develop and manage discipline and/or project budgets and schedules
• Work with multi-discipline teams and coordinate structural scope with all aspects of the project

Project Management

• Coordinate structural engineering team activities and support to project managers/technical staff in the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the company
• Input to operating teams to facilitate productivity/workflow
• Coordinate design team activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Coordinate with sub-consultants and clients

Innovation

• Provide technical expertise to the development and implementation of technical tools
• Contribute to and encourage innovation/innovating on projects

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• 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 engineering.
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to be licensed within six months
• At least five years' relevant work experience in structural design

Experience

• Experienced in the design of reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and structural steel buildings.
• Experience in the design of water/wastewater facilities and liquid containing concrete tanks and other structures
• Proficient in the full range of design activities, including preparation of preliminary and detail design drawings and reports, contract document preparation and tendering
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant structural engineering Codes and Standards
• Proficiency in the use of Risa 3D, STAAD Pro and Structure Point computer modeling and analysis software and familiarity with current AutoCAD and Revit software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proficiency providing technical leadership to a team of professionals
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills along with both verbal and written communication
• Strong technical report and specification writing skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organization
• Capable of working on and leading several projects at the same time and with projects in different stages
• Experience in construction contract administration would be an asset

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average.
• Dillon’s Overtime Directive
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
• Early Career Development (ECD) program
  • At Dillon, we build careers. Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consultants through monthly ‘Level Up’ sessions that build both technical and consulting capabilities. Own your success; we provide the blueprint.

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.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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