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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:\nDillon’s Waste Management discipline group is looking for a Civil Engineering Technologist (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.\nResponsibilities\nWhat your day will look like\nTechnical Design & Fieldwork\nPrepare 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.\nSupport 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.\nCollaborate with engineers and other technical staff to translate engineering concepts, sketches, and design markups into accurate, coordinated, and constructible design drawings.\nAssist with the development and evaluation of design alternatives, including grading optimization, cut-and-fill analysis, volumetric calculations, and material quantity estimates.\nPrepare and maintain engineering drawing packages, technical details, and supporting design documentation in accordance with project requirements and established drafting standards.\nParticipate in field investigations, topographic surveys, site inspections, construction observation, and data collection activities, as required.\nSupport surveying, geomatics, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications, including the collection, processing, and interpretation of spatial data, as opportunities arise.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, project managers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and other technical professionals, to support project coordination and delivery.\nSupport civil engineering projects across other disciplines and offices, as opportunities arise.\nBusiness Development & Project Delivery\nSupport the preparation of project proposals, work plans, cost estimates, and other technical materials, as required.\nParticipate in project meetings and coordination activities, contributing technical input and supporting effective communication among project team members.\nAssist with construction administration and field services, including site observations, quantity verification, and review of construction-related documentation, as required.\nBusiness travel required upon request.\nLearning & Development\nCommit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development in civil engineering technology and design.\nQualifications\nWhat you will need to succeed\nDiploma 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.\nRegistered, or eligible for registration, as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) with a recognized professional association.\nIdeally 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.\nDemonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including the preparation of civil design drawings and the development and manipulation of three-dimensional surface models.\nExperience\nStrong working knowledge of civil engineering design principles, particularly site grading, earthworks, surface modelling, drainage, and construction practices.\nExperience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop grading plans, cross-sections, profiles, earthworks quantities, and detailed civil engineering drawings.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design requirements, with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.\nAbility 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.\nDemonstrated initiative, reliability, professional integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills, including a proactive approach to coordination, problem-solving, and collaboration within multidisciplinary project teams.\nExperience with civil infrastructure design, earthworks-intensive projects, land development, or solid waste management facilities would be considered an asset.\nExperience with surveying equipment, GPS/GNSS data collection, GIS software, UAV surveying, point clouds, or geospatial data processing would be considered an asset.\nExperience with construction observation, field investigations, quantity verification, or construction administration would be considered an asset.\nAn understanding of the business of consulting engineering, including project budgets, schedules, and client service, or an interest in developing these skills.\nIn addition to a competitive base salary, Dillon offers:\nFlexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life\nEmployee share purchase planDillon is 100% employee-owned, and share ownership is open to all employees. \nOur annual share dividends have historically outperformed the market average\n\nDillon’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.\n\n Competitive benefits package, including:Comprehensive health benefits\nGenerous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%\nStudent loan repayment assistance\nWellness allowance and enhanced mental health benefits\nAmple paid vacation\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)\nGoodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates\n\n Early Career Development (ECD) programAt 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.\n\nHealth & Safety at Dillon\nProspective 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.\nEmployment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon\nDillon 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.\nTechnology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon\nPlease 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. 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