Environmental Engineer (Vancouver)

Overview

Are you someone with strong technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile setting.

Dillon is a well established, employee-owned professional consulting firm operating across Canada and internationally. We provide a wide range of consulting and design services related to the infrastructure, real estate, resource, industrial and government sectors in Canada and abroad. We are currently seeking candidates to fill an existing vacancy for the position of Environmental Scientist/Engineer within our Contaminant Remediation Group. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based out of our Vancouver office.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental projects including site assessment and remediation, risk assessment and risk management, and regulatory compliance monitoring
• Provide technical and professional leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams including engineers, scientists and technologists
• Design remediation programs or risk management measures for impacted soil, groundwater, and soil vapour at contaminated sites
• Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, subconsultants, and subcontractors
• Contribute to the development and coordination of client relationships and business growth
• Contribute to client/revenue acquisition and internal team growth to deliver the business
• Contribute to business development activities including proposal preparation and presentations
• Business travel upon request

Qualifications

• A degree in civil or environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology or environmental science, preferably at the master’s level
• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist or eligible to be licensed within 6 months
• Experience with a range of client types preferred (e.g., federal government departments, private industrial clients, municipalities, first nations)
• Proven Project Management experience
• A minimum of 15 years’ relevant work experience
• Valid driver’s license

Experience

• Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining excellent client relationships
• Proficient in the completion of one or more of:
  • groundwater resource evaluation, protection and management
  • phased site assessments
  • solid understanding of contaminant fate and transport in the subsurface and the development of conceptual site model
  • remedial options analysis and evaluation
  • remedial action plan development and/or design
  • preparation of detailed designs, cost estimates and tender packages for remediation projects
  • design and implementation of compliance monitoring plans
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing environmental projects
• Demonstrated track record of successfully mentoring and developing more junior staff
• Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, codes and standards
• Strong report writing, communication, organization and interpersonal skills

Learning & Development

• 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

Compensation

$106,950 - $156,950

Employment Equity & Diversity

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. We look forward to hearing from you.

Health & Safety

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.