Dillon Consulting: Engineering Graduate Scholarship

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Engineering Graduate Scholarship role at Dillon Consulting Limited
. You're nearing the end of your educational journey and you’re thinking about how to begin your career, how to find that place where you can be part of a team, where you can lean in, roll up your sleeves, get to work and make a difference. At Dillon, we define our values as the shared expectations and beliefs that bind us.

It all starts there. And because our values are the heart of Dillon, that’s what we’ve based our scholarship program on.

We’re excited to offer a one-time $5000 scholarship and an offer of full-time employment, as well as up to two additional one-time $2000 scholarships. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. This position is available at our Ontario, East Coast, Manitoba and Alberta offices.

Your opportunity You’re nearing the end of your educational journey and you’ve found something you’re passionate about. You’re thinking about how to begin your career, how to find that place where you can be part of a team, where you can lean in, roll up your sleeves, get to work and make a difference. At Dillon, we define our values as the shared expectations and beliefs that bind us.

It all starts there. And because our values are the heart of Dillon, that’s what we’ve based our scholarship program on.

• Design and coordination
• Assist project managers with multi-disciplinary projects
• Assist in the preparation of engineering designs including:
• Engineering studies
• Technical specifications
• Design calculations
• Drafting of ongoing and new projects using CAD software
• Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
• Assist with site investigations and condition assessments
• Assist with contract administration tasks including construction layout, construction observation, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation and responding to requests for information
• Complete review of safe work practices and performing risk assessments for employee tasks
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
• Participation in the Early Career Development program

• Learning and development
• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

• A degree in engineering from the University of Waterloo
• One to two years’ co-op or work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset

• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards, regulatory requirements, industry standards, specifications and good engineering practices will be considered an asset
• Understand project design and implementation activities, including: development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering and contract administration will be considered an asset
• Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Civil 3D, Microstation, Open Roads Designer or InRoads software will be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills

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
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• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• 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…