Waste Management Engineer-in-Training

Overview

Are you someone with a passion for engineering, a curious mind, and a desire to solve real-world problems?  Do you enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment Are you a  proactive communicator who takes initiative, asks thoughtful questions, and is eager to learn? If you enjoy creative problem-solving, continuous learning, and exploring new ideas, this opportunity is for you! You’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, learn the business of consulting engineering, and contribute to meaningful projects alongside experience professionals who are invested in your development.

Your opportunity 

 Dillon’s Waste Management discipline group is looking for a Waste Management Engineer-In-Training to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer interested in developing practical design, fieldwork, and project delivery skills while working alongside experienced professionals on a diverse range of engineering projects.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at Dillon’s Ottawa office. Other Ontario offices, including Downtown Toronto, North York, & Guelph may be considered.

We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Technical & Fieldwork

• Support the planning, design, and coordination of solid waste projects including those related to landfill design, waste management planning, facility evaluation, facility design and operations.
• Contribute to design and technical review under the guidance of experienced engineers, including the preliminary and detailed design of solid waste projects related to waste facility design (landfill, transfer station, compost facilities), facility evaluation, facility operations, landfill gas management, leachate management, and construction administration and oversight.
• Participate in field investigations, site inspections, construction observation, surveying, and data collection activities, as required.
• Preparation of technical reports, assessments, and memorandums, engineering drawings, specifications, approval and permitting applications and public-facing documents.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary project teams (including engineers, project managers, planners, environmental scientists, and technical support staff) to support project coordination and delivery.
• Support projects across other engineering and environmental disciplines, as opportunities arise.

Business Development

• Contribute to business development activities including the preparation of project proposals, financial proposals, presentations, and client liaison under the guidance of senior staff.
• Gain exposure to client relationship management and the business of consulting engineering through participation in project meetings, proposal development, and client communications.
• Business travel required upon request.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development toward professional engineering licensure.
• Actively seek feedback, ask thoughtful questions, and demonstrate initiative in developing technical and professional skills.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees and engagement in team knowledge-sharing and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• A degree in civil engineering, or a related discipline such as environmental, geotechnical, or mining engineering.
• Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Recent graduate or up to two years of relevant engineering experience. Previous co-op, internship, or project experience in solid waste management, consulting engineering, construction, or related fields would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Demonstrated initiative, strong work ethic, curiosity, and willingness to learn and contribute within multidisciplinary project teams. Foundational understanding of civil engineering design principles, including earthworks, grading, drainage, and construction materials. Exposure to solid waste management facility design would be considered an asset. Strong interpersonal skills, professional integrity, and a proactive approach to communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. An interest in developing an understanding of environmental regulations, permitting, and approval processes related to solid waste management facilities. Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and seek guidance when needed. An understanding of business issues associated with consulting engineering and planning or an interest in learning the business of consulting engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GIS software, geomatics, or surveying would be considered an asset.

Compensation$57,500 - $86,500At Dillon, we believe in transparency. The following salary range is what we expect to offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

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.