Intermediate​/Senior Airport Design Engineer

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee‑owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With more than 1,100 professionals across 25 offices nationwide, Dillon delivers sustainable outcomes for clients and communities while being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years.

As an employee‑owner, you help shape the firm’s future, lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and advance emerging technologies such as digital and AI‑enabled solutions. The ownership model links your performance to the firm’s success through profit sharing and equity participation.

Insure a flexible career path—technical or management—while contributing to airport‑service expansion across Canada. You will work on airside infrastructure projects for municipal, regional, and major aviation hubs, with hybrid work and flexible hours.

• Airside Design and Technical Delivery
  • Guide and manage airside civil infrastructure projects from planning to delivery, ensuring compliance with aviation standards.
  • Conduct engineering analysis, CAD drafting, and design development using specialized software for airside and terminal tasks.
  • Evaluate alternative technical solutions for feasibility, constructability, and alignment with airport operations and client needs.
  • Prepare, review, and provide technical input on documentation and deliverables to maintain quality control.
  • Coordinate contract administration and construction‑phase activities, including site support and technical responses.
• Project Management and Client Service
  • Lead project coordination and delivery, resolving design and engineering issues and tracking open items.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to develop integrated solutions beyond standard engineering.
  • Serve as primary client interface throughout the project lifecycle, supporting communication and decision‑making.
  • Support proposal preparation and pursuit activities with technical input and delivery strategy.
• Innovation & Digital Delivery
  • Automate routine tasks and experiment with AI‑enabled tools to enhance design processes.
• Learning & Development
  • Commit to continuous self‑development and mentor junior staff.
  • Coach and mentor client staff and contribute to professional associations and committees.
• Sustainable Business Development
  • Seek and cultivate long‑term business opportunities aligned with sustainability goals.
  • Travel to Dillon offices or project sites as needed for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible to register.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in airport engineering, civil design, or site development.

• Proven experience applying Canadian aerodrome standards (TP312 4th & 5th editions).
• Knowledge of various airport types, including regional, municipal, gravel airstrips, and major hubs.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with effective schedule, budget, and priority management.
• Experience managing or supporting infrastructure projects through design and construction.
• Strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and coordination capabilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills for client engagement and proposal preparation.
• Collaborative mindset across disciplines and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of airfield pavement structural design and ICAO/FAA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Micro Station, AviPLAN, Sky Safe, AutoTURN.
• Experience engaging stakeholders through workshops or large‑group meetings.
• Familiarity with Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews or Contract Administration (CA).

• Employee share purchase plan and equity participation.
• Competitive compensation package with profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement savings plan, and student loan repayment assistance.
• Wellness allowance, generous paid vacation, and flexible work hours…