Municipal Drainage Technologist
Dillon Consulting
Municipal Drainage Technologist
Dillon Consulting
Professional planning, engineering, environmental management consulting
We are currently seeking a Municipal Drainage Technologist to join our Linear Municipal Infrastructure team. Our team specializes in the critical networks that keep a community moving and connected, including water mains, sanitary sewers, stormwater systems, and roadways.
This is a new position and is based at our Windsor or Chatham office. 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.
Project Coordination & Design
Support civil engineering team activities and project managers / technical staff in the delivery of municipal drainage projects within Ontario.
Produce preliminary and detailed designs for municipal infrastructure, land development, and stormwater management projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, collaborating closely within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technologists.
Develop comprehensive engineering drawings for private and municipal stakeholders, including storm/sanitary/water servicing plans, site grading, road profiles, cross-section details, and specialized municipal drainage servicing for both greenfield and reconstruction projects.
Prepare and review technical reports, hydraulic calculations, and hydrologic models to support the design process, including storm and sanitary sewer design tables, functional servicing reports, overland flow route assessments, drainage reports, and earthwork volume calculations.
Design and evaluate municipal drainage systems, culverts, storm ditches, stormwater management ponds, and low-impact development (LID) features in accordance with local municipal, provincial, and conservation authority drainage guidelines.
Assist in project delivery by preparing specifications and contract documentation for construction tender packages, including quantity take-offs, traffic control plans, drainage shop drawing reviews, and cost estimates.
Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, municipal authorities, and regulatory bodies (e.g., conservation authorities, environmental agencies) to secure drainage and servicing approvals.
Attend and actively participate in internal and external project team meetings.
Undertake on-site inspection, site reviews, and drainage assessments as required.
Learning & Development
Commit to self-development and ongoing professional learning, staying current with evolving municipal drainage standards, climate resilience guidelines, and stormwater design technologies.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations, drainage technical committees, and industry events.
What you will need to succeed
Compensation
$48,000-$68,000
Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may 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:
Health & Safety at DillonProspective 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 DillonDillon 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 DillonPlease 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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Professional planning, engineering, environmental management consulting
Dillon Consulting is a Canadian, employee-owned professional consultancy with over 1,100 staff offering planning, engineering, environmental science and management services for complex projects. It works by bringing together multidisciplinary teams to partner with clients and deliver integrated, practical solutions from planning through design and implementation, using a collaborative approach to address multifaceted challenges. The company differentiates itself through its employee-owned structure, strong Canadian focus, and in-house multidisciplinary capabilities that prioritize collaboration and tailored, hands-on problem solving for each project. Dillon’s goal is to help clients successfully navigate complex regulatory, environmental and community considerations by delivering concrete, well-supported solutions that meet project objectives.
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