Intermediate​/Senior Airport Design Engineer

Overview

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee‑owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to deliver thoughtful, collaborative, and innovative solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects that shape infrastructure, protect the environment, and support thriving communities across Canada.

With more than 1,100 professionals across 25+ offices nationwide, Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. For over 75 years, we have remained committed to delivering high‑quality, sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years.

Why Choose Us:
Where You Can Lead, Innovate, and Grow as an Employee‑Owner

At Dillon, being an employee‑owner means helping shape the firm’s future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including digital and AI‑enabled solutions. With an owner’s mindset, you will help build agile, forward‑thinking teams that contribute to Dillon’s long‑term growth.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our ownership model links the firm’s performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation.

Your Opportunity:
Own the Future of Consulting

Join our multidisciplinary team of professionals and work on impactful projects while delivering a fully integrated and exceptional client experience. As an employee‑owner, you will have the flexibility to shape your career path, whether you choose to pursue a technical or management trajectory. As a trusted employee, you will have access to firm‑wide performance insights and opportunities to influence our strategic direction through internal initiatives.

This is a new position and can be based at any of our offices throughout Canada.

We offer flexible work hours and a hybrid work arrangement to help balance work and personal life.

Airside Design and Technical Delivery

• Provide technical and expert guidance and manage comprehensive airside civil infrastructure projects throughout the planning, design, and delivery phases, ensuring compliance with applicable aviation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct engineering analysis, CAD drafting, and support design development utilizing specialized aviation software, design tools, and CAD platforms for airside and terminal design tasks.
• Assess and evaluate alternative technical solutions to determine feasibility, constructability, and alignment with airport operational and client needs.
• Prepare, review, and provide technical input on documentation and project deliverables, ensuring consistent quality control and compliance with client and internal standards.
• Coordinate contract administration and construction‑phase activities, including site support and technical responses during delivery.

Project Management and Client Service

• Lead and manage project coordination and delivery activities, including resolving design and engineering issues, tracking open items with consultants, and coordinating scope, schedule, technical inputs, and resources across internal and external teams to support successful delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary specialists (including environmental science, planning, and management) to develop integrated, holistic project solutions that go beyond standard engineering.
• Act as a primary client interface for assigned projects, supporting communication, decision‑making, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support preparation of project proposals and pursuit activities, contributing technical input and delivery strategy.

Innovation & Digital Delivery

• Empower teams to automate routine tasks so they can focus on high‑value, creative problem‑solving.
• Encourage experimentation with AI‑enabled tools to push the boundaries of traditional design.

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