Dillon Consulting: Engineering Graduate Scholarship
Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. They are offering a one-time scholarship and full-time employment opportunity for engineering graduates, focusing on assisting project managers with multi-disciplinary projects and contributing to design and coordination tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assist project managers with multi-disciplinary projects
- Assist in the preparation of engineering designs including:
- Engineering studies
- Technical specifications
- Design calculations
- Drafting of ongoing and new projects using CAD software
- Complete design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion
- Assist with site investigations and condition assessments
- Assist with contract administration tasks including construction layout, construction observation, contractor submittal review, progress payment preparation and responding to requests for information
- Complete review of safe work practices and performing risk assessments for employee tasks
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
- Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
- Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request
- Participation in the Early Career Development program
- Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
Skills
- A degree in engineering from University of Waterloo
- Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- One to two years' co-op or work experience with exposure to consulting is considered an asset
- Knowledge of relevant municipal/provincial engineering standards, regulatory requirements, industry standards, specifications and good engineering practices will be considered an asset
- Understand project design and implementation activities, including: development of design drawings and reports, contract document preparation, tendering and contract administration will be considered an asset
- Proficient in the use of current AutoCAD software; working knowledge of Civil 3D, Microstation, OpenRoads Designer or InRoads software will be considered an asset
Benefits
- Employee share purchase plan
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
- Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Focus on Innovation
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
- Wellness Subsidy
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