Civil Engineer - Remote

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With more than 1,100 professionals across 25+ offices nationwide, Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years, with the distinction of being a Platinum Club member.

We drive meaningful growth by blending technical expertise with a deep commitment to the North. You will lead infrastructure projects that spark real progress, ensuring every engineering solution is culturally aligned and built to last. By forging genuine, trust-based relationships with Indigenous groups and local communities, you’ll translate complex visions into a tangible legacy that truly impacts the regions we serve.

At Dillon, being an employee-owner means helping shape the firm's future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including digital and AI-enabled solutions. With an owner’s mindset, you will help build agile, forward-thinking teams that contribute to Dillon’s long-term growth.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our ownership model links the firm’s performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation. Additionally, our Vacation Travel Assistance (VTA) keeps travel to other provinces both accessible and affordable. Relocation assistance may be available for new team members joining us in Yellowknife.

We are looking to add a Civil Engineer to fill a new position, who will play a hands-on role in delivering projects, building trusted client relationships, and supporting the continued development of our engineering services in the region.

Based in Yellowknife , you will be part of a close-knit team working directly with clients and communities across the Northwest Territories , while also supporting projects in Nunavut and Yukon as part of Dillon’s broader Northern practice.

You will also work closely with multidisciplinary teams across Dillon’s offices nationwide, coordinating the right expertise for each project while maintaining a strong local presence. What your day will look like Project Management

Technical lead and design on projects related to municipal and/or land development infrastructure including water supply, sewers, roads, site servicing and storm water management

Contribute technical expertise to functional design, detailed design and construction administration activities of multidisciplinary project teams

Management of municipal and land development infrastructure projects related to water supply, sewers, roads, site servicing and storm water management

Regularly interact with project team members including planners, environmental scientists, engineers and technologists

Regular interaction with clients, agencies, utilities and other project stakeholders

Working knowledge of municipal servicing standards and provincial regulatory requirements

Leadership in the maintenance of existing client relationships including preparation of proposals and statement of qualification

Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request

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

A degree in civil engineering

• Licensed to practice as a professional engineer in the Northwest Territories
• Demonstrated success in the leadership of multidisciplinary project teams and business development

Experienced in the design of various municipal infrastructure including water supply systems, sewage systems, roadways, storm water management works, underground and surface site servicing works, and/or waste management facilities

Experience with trenchless technologies and applications would be an asset

Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects in Northern Canada or other remote and cold climate environments would be considered an asset

Knowledge of permafrost conditions and northern engineering design considerations, including frost heave mitigation, thermal impacts on infrastructure, and construction in remote environments, would be considered an asset

Experience coordinating with geotechnical investigations and applying geotechnical recommendations for infrastructure development in permafrost regions would be considered an asset

Experience with stormwater management, wastewater and water distribution calculations and modelling applications would be an asset

In depth knowledge of contract administration services and requirements, including Master Municipal Construction Documents

Expert knowledge of municipal servicing standards and environmental approvals requirements

Demonstrated skills in public and agency consultation

Strong proficiency in proposal and report writing, presentations, communications, organization and interpersonal skills

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;

Generous retirement savings plan

Flexible work hours and hybrid 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 hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Learning and Development opportunities

As a knowledge-based business, 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.

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. Employee and Family Assistance program

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

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

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. We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness.