Transportation Designer

We are seeking a Transportation Designer to join our Transportation Infrastructure team in a full-time, hybrid role based out of any of our Ontario offices. Reporting to the Team Manager, you will provide technical and design support on preliminary and detailed transportation projects for the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and local municipalities. In this position, you will also have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

This is a new position and can be based at any one of our following offices: Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Vaughn, Oakville, Hamilton, London, Kitchener, Chatham, or Windsor. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. 

At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table.

Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success. 

• Assist project managers with coordination of transportation projects
• Assist in the design of transportation projects including:
• Transportation drafting using CADD software
• Assist with site investigations and condition assessments
• Complete review of safe work practices and perform risk assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, environmental scientists, engineering technologists and administrative support staff

• Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
• Participation in the Early Career Development program

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

• A degree in civil or transportation engineering or a diploma in civil engineering technology
• Licensed to practice as an engineer-in-training in the province of Ontario, or eligible to be licensed within six months or registered as a civil engineering technologist in the province of Ontario or eligible to be registered within six months
• One to two years’ work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset, however, new graduates will be considered

• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of industry standards, specifications and good engineering practices
• Understand project design and implementation activities, including: development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering and contract administration
• Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Civil 3D, Microstation, OpenRoads Designer or InRoads software will be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills

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.

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