Intermediate Structural Engineer
Dillon Consulting Limited
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About
Your Opportunity
Dillon's Structures Transportation Discipline is seeking a Bridge Engineer to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. 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 operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Halifax NS, Sydney NS,
We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Responsibilities
Design
Provide design leadership and technical expertise on a variety of structural projects, including structural design and analysis of bridges, culverts and other transportation structures
Preparation of preliminary and detailed design calculation
Perform structural analysis and prepare design calculations to include 2D and 3D analysis for bridges as well as foundations, infrastructure and retaining walls;
Develop structural details and construction plans using SAP2000, CSiBridge, and/or STAAD
Prepare specifications and details for drawing production in addition to Code and regulatory review
Preparation of technical reports
Review shop drawings and field services in design and construction
Project Management
Project manage structural engineering team activities and support to project managers/technical staff in the delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the company
Coordinate design team activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
Effectively engage with sub-consultants and clients
Business Development
Leadership in providing quality client services, with particular emphasis with government and infrastructure contractor clients within the transportation market
Contribute to proposals and development and new business opportunities
Business travel upon request
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
What you will need to succeed
A degree in civil engineering. Graduate level degree would be an asset.
Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or eligible to be licensed within six months
Six to ten years of relevant work experience in structural design for the intermediate role
Experience
Experienced in the design of various bridge types, culverts and other transportation structures
Proficient in the full range of design activities, including preparation of preliminary and detailed design drawings and reports, contract document preparation and tendering
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant structural engineering Codes and standards
Proficiency in the use of computer modelling techniques using SAP2000, CSiBridge, or STAAD and familiarity with current AutoCAD software
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Proficiency in 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
Experience in construction contract administration would be an asset
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.
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 in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.
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. Please be advised that 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.
Languages
- English
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