Dillon Consulting: Engineering Graduate Scholarship

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. They are offering a one-time scholarship and full-time employment opportunity for engineering graduates, focusing on assisting project managers with multi-disciplinary projects and contributing to design and coordination tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• A degree in engineering from University of Waterloo
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• 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, OpenRoads Designer or InRoads software will be considered an asset

Benefits

• Employee share purchase plan
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Focus on Innovation
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
• Wellness Subsidy

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