Intermediate Coastal Engineer/Designer

Dillon Consulting Limited•Halifax, NS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon’s Water Resources discipline is looking for an Intermediate Coastal Engineer/Designer to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to challenging coastal projects, mentor junior staff, and deliver clients a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at our Saint John and Halifax offices. We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or diploma in civil, environmental, coastal engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited university or college.
Four to seven years of relevant work experience, preferably in the consulting industry.
Proficiency with scripting software such as Matlab or Python for data analysis, automation, and post-processing of model results.
Demonstrated experience with Delft3D and/or other coastal hydrodynamic and numerical modeling suites (e.g., MIKE21, SWAN, XBeach, ADCIRC).
Hands-on experience leading or contributing to project design and/or construction involving coastal structures, ecosystem restoration, and/or navigation and dredging.
Working knowledge of design guidelines, codes, and standards related to coastal and marine engineering (e.g., CIRIA, USACE Coastal Engineering Manual, PIANC).
Proven ability to clearly document the basis of design and design development, including data analysis, assumptions, calculations, and conclusions, to a standard suitable for client and regulatory review.
Practical experience applying climate change considerations and sea-level rise projections in coastal engineering design and planning.
Experience conducting coastal risk assessments, including storm surge inundation mapping and vulnerability analysis.
Ability to effectively collaborate with and lead components of work involving coastal, marine, and geotechnical engineers; coastal and ecological scientists; geomatics specialists; CAD drafters; and surveyors.
Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills for report writing, presentations, proposals, and client interactions.
Flexibility to travel, sometimes with short notice, to meet project deadlines and support field work.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in coastal engineering or a related discipline is considered an asset.
Eligibility for, or registration as, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a Canadian provincial regulatory body is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and support coastal engineering projects, providing technical guidance to project teams on multidisciplinary projects.
Manage and coordinate coastal engineering projects, including coastal erosion and protection, coastal flooding assessments, port and harbour development, and shoreline management planning.
Conduct and oversee hydrotechnical assessments for coastal environments, including wave transformation, storm surge modeling, and tidal analysis.
Take ownership of the coastal engineering components of diverse multidisciplinary projects, from small studies to large-scale infrastructure developments.
Plan, develop, and execute field investigations, data collection programs, and monitoring programs for coastal projects.
Prepare technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, with limited oversight from senior staff.
Liaise effectively with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and other technical specialists.
Support proposal development, including scoping, work planning, and fee estimation for coastal engineering pursuits.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, supporting their growth and professional development.
Review work prepared by junior staff and provide constructive feedback to ensure technical quality.
Contribute to building internal coastal engineering capacity through knowledge sharing, training, and the development of standards and best practices.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations, conferences, and committees.