Structural Technologist Co-op

Overview

Are you a future CET with a passion for Structural Inspection and Design?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Do you enjoy thinking strategically and solving problems? Do you want to learn and grow in a supportive team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about structural transportation projects?  If this sounds appealing, this exciting opportunity is for you!

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Transportation & Facilities technical group is looking for a Civil Engineering Technologist Co-op student (Structural discipline) to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while gaining valuable exposure and experience in the consulting engineering industry.

This position is available in our Winnipeg office. We offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Technical Work (90%)

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including engineers, planners, scientists, and technical and administrative support staff
• Coordination and completion of field assessments and information gathering
• Preparation of preliminary drawings/sketches/notes for projects, redlines and plans for submittals
• Assistance to project managers and engineers in the functional and detailed design of transportation structures and roadways
• Preparation of construction drawings/documents
• Coordination and completion of drafting and CAD for variety of project types
• Application of 2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD and other specialty programs to produce design drawings
• Coordination and completion of field observation and management of site documentation during construction
• Assistance with contract administration tasks including construction observation, shop drawing review, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation, and responding to requests for information
• Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request

Learning and Development (10%)

• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

Education

• Currently enrolled in a Diploma program from an accredited Architectural or Engineering Technologist Program, or equivalent.

Experience

• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Proficient use of current AutoCAD and/or Revit software is considered an asset
• Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial/industry engineering standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements is considered an asset
• Understanding of the range of project design and implementation activities including development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering, and contract administration is considered an asset

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees

• A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Generous retirement savings plan

• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours and remote working options

• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

• Learning and Development opportunities

• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization

• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities

• Focus on Innovation

• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees

• Wellness Subsidy

• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon**:**

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!