Civil Engineering Technologist - Halifax

Overview

Are you someone with a passion for transforming engineering concepts into a practical,constructable designs? Do you have a strong understanding of three-dimensional civildesign, an eye for detail, and a passion for solving real-world problems? Are you aproactive communicator who takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and enjoysworking collaboratively in a team environment ?If you enjoy creative problem-solving, continuous learning, and taking ownership oftechnical design work, this opportunity is for you! You’ll have the opportunity to applyand expand your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects,and work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, innovation, andprofessional development. Your opportunity:

Dillon’s Waste Management discipline group is looking for a Civil EngineeringTechnologist (C.Tech. or CET) to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. Youwill have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clientswith a fully integrated and superior customer experience. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a technologist with strong AutoCAD Civil3D skills to contribute to the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, with a primaryfocus on solid waste management facilities. You will play an important role indeveloping three-dimensional civil designs, preparing engineering drawings, andsupporting projects from conceptual design through construction. At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at Dillon’s Halifax office.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Technical Design & Fieldwork

• Prepare and develop civil engineering drawings and three-dimensional design models using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including site layouts, grading plans, surface models, cross-sections, profiles, drainage features, and earthworks calculations.
• Support the preliminary and detailed design of solid waste management infrastructure, including landfills, transfer stations, composting facilities, leachate management systems, landfill closures, and associated site infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technical staff to translate engineering concepts, sketches, and design markups into accurate, coordinated, and constructible design drawings.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of design alternatives, including grading optimization, cut-and-fill analysis, volumetric calculations, and material quantity estimates.
• Prepare and maintain engineering drawing packages, technical details, and supporting design documentation in accordance with project requirements and established drafting standards.
• Participate in field investigations, topographic surveys, site inspections, construction observation, and data collection activities, as required.
• Support surveying, geomatics, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications, including the collection, processing, and interpretation of spatial data, as opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, project managers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and other technical professionals, to support project coordination and delivery.
• Support civil engineering projects across other disciplines and offices, as opportunities arise.

Business Development & Project Delivery

• Support the preparation of project proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and other technical materials, as required.
• Participate in project meetings and coordination activities, contributing technical input and supporting effective communication among project team members.
• Assist with construction administration and field services, including site observations, quantity verification, and review of construction-related documentation, as required.
• Business travel required upon request.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development in civil engineering technology and design.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related engineering technology discipline. Education in geomatics, surveying, environmental engineering technology, or a related field may also be considered where accompanied by relevant civil design experience.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) with a recognized professional association.
• Ideally 2–5 years of relevant experience in civil engineering design, consulting engineering, or a related field. Candidates with more extensive experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including the preparation of civil design drawings and the development and manipulation of three-dimensional surface models.

Experience

• Strong working knowledge of civil engineering design principles, particularly site grading, earthworks, surface modelling, drainage, and construction practices.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop grading plans, cross-sections, profiles, earthworks quantities, and detailed civil engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design requirements, with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, take ownership of assigned design tasks, manage competing priorities, and recognize when guidance or additional technical input is required.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, professional integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a proactive approach to coordination, problem-solving, and collaboration within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience with civil infrastructure design, earthworks-intensive projects, land development, or solid waste management facilities would be considered an asset.
• Experience with surveying equipment, GPS/GNSS data collection, GIS software, UAV surveying, point clouds, or geospatial data processing would be considered an asset.
• Experience with construction observation, field investigations, quantity verification, or construction administration would be considered an asset.
• An understanding of the business of consulting engineering, including project budgets, schedules, and client service, or an interest in developing these skills.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:

• Flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life
• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees.
  • Our annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average
• Dillon’s Overtime Directive.
  • This Management Directive establishes a firm-wide 40-hour weekly overtime threshold, after which premium pay applies, ensuring consistent and fair compensation across all Canadian offices.
• Competitive benefits package, including:
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Wellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits
  • Ample paid vacation
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
• Early Career Development (ECD) program
  • At Dillon, we build careers. Designed for technical professionals with less than three years of consulting experience, the ECD program accelerates the transition into entrepreneurial consultants through monthly ‘Level Up’ sessions that build both technical and consulting capabilities. Own your success; we provide the blueprint.

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.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon uses AI-assisted tools to support aspects of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports the process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.