Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer (Facilities – Ports and Marine)

Overview

We are seeking a Senior/Intermediate Structural Engineer to join our Building Infrastructure group across our Eastern Canada offices. In this regular, full-time role, you will lead technical design, analysis, and project management for a diverse portfolio of facilities, with a strong emphasis on ports and marine infrastructure. Leveraging your expertise in structural design, particularly steel and concrete, you will mentor junior engineers, manage project schedules, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver code-compliant solutions.

This is a existing position and can be based at any one of our following offices: St. John's, Sydney, Fredericton, or Saint John. 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 the ports and marine, 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

Business Development 

• Leadership in providing quality client services, with particular emphasis with commercial and industrial clients within the Facilities market
• Leadership in expanding existing Dillon services and cross-selling Dillon services, with particular emphasis with institutional, commercial and industrial clients within the Facilities market
• Contribute to proposals and development and new business opportunities
• Business travel upon request

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 structural/civil engineering.
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in either Newfoundland, Ontario, Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. 
• At least five years' relevant work experience in structural design, particular in the marine sector. 
• 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 modeling and analysis software (STAAD Pro and Risa 3D) 
• Familiarity with current AutoCAD, Civil3D and Revit software 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 
• Strong technical report and specification writing skills 
• Capable of working on and leading several projects at the same time and with projects in different stages

Experience

• Experienced in the design of reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and structural steel, with preference given to those with steel sheet pile wall design experience. 
• Experienced in the design of wharfs, ports and marine infrastructure and other structures. 
• 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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