Water Resources Designer

Are you someone that strives to develop leadership skills and technical capabilities in Water Resources Engineering? Do you thrive on building relationships and working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment.

This position is available at our Windsor, North York, Oakville, Hamilton, and Kingston offices. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

• Analysis & Design
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling analysis and design of surface drainage, dual drainage systems, open channels, closed pipes, bridges, and erosion/scour protection.
  • Complete comprehensive watershed and sub‑watershed scale hydrology investigations and hydraulic assessments.
  • Develop and implement innovative stormwater management strategies and detailed designs to mitigate flooding for land development, municipal servicing, and transportation projects.
• Project Coordination & Collaboration
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and assist Project Managers and engineering leads with water resources deliverables across various project scales.
  • Participate in fieldwork, including field inspections, reconnaissance, data collection, and monitoring programs as required.
  • Assist with the preparation of technical reports and proposals by organizing data and drafting content aligned with project scopes.
• Business Development & Innovation
  • Contribute to business development activities, client need research, and proposal preparation.
  • Support artificial intelligence initiatives within the Water Resources discipline.
  • Travel to other Dillon offices upon request.
• Learning & Professional Growth
  • Commit to continuous self‑development, ongoing learning, and professional advancement.
  • Enhance Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

• Education:
  
  A degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• 1 to 3 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry (entry‑level candidates with strong foundational skills will also be considered).
• Familiarity with professional hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC‑RAS, Info Works ICM, PCSWMM, or similar tools.
• Hands‑on experience or familiarity with the detailed design of stormwater management systems, culverts, bridges, sewers, and open channels.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and municipal regulations, policies, guidelines, and environmental permitting requirements; familiarity with federal and provincial flood line mapping guidelines is a strong asset.

$58,000–$85,000, dependent on education, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

• Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee owned and shares are open to all employees.
• A comprehensive compensation package that includes:
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options with a trust‑based approach to accommodate personal and business needs.
• Early Career Development (ECD) program designed to accelerate the advancement of new graduates.
• Focus on innovation with encouragement to adopt new solutions.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program providing a variety of wellness tools and resources.
• Goodlife Fitness corporate membership with reduced annual fees.
• Wellness subsidy that can be used for health and wellness activities.

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