Senior Structural Engineer

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America. They are looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Hydro Structural Group in the planning and design of water resource infrastructure, hydroelectric projects, and heavy civil construction.

Role and Responsibilities

Prepare and review civil/structural engineering designs and related documents.

Technical work includes feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out structural inspections primarily for rehabilitation and upgrades to water retaining structures, hydroelectric facilities, and new hydroelectric developments in Canada and the USA.

Management of structural design on multi-discipline projects from proposal to completion, including budgets and schedules.

Structural design of small to large water resource and hydroelectric projects.

Preparing proposals, tender documents, construction documents, drawings, and technical reports.

Leading Construction Administration Services and managing project involvement during active construction.

Mentoring junior staff and managing support personnel as required.

Site inspections and condition assessments of existing water retaining and conveyance structures.

Remediation and rehabilitation of hydroelectric facilities and flow control structures.

Concept and preliminary design of structures and associated civil infrastructure.

Construction administration and construction support, including submittal review.

Preparation and review of project deliverables: reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Analyzing engineering reports, technical procedures, code/standards, and regulations.

Preparing technical reports and project correspondence.

Advising project teams and department managers of progress, challenges, and issues.

Leading proposal preparation.

Participating in mentorship and professional development.

Coordinating with consultants and vendors as required.

Helping maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering specializing in structural design (Master’s or PhD an asset).

Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada.

Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience, preferably in consulting, including:

technical analysis, code reviews, calculations, FEA, and technical writing

project management (budget tracking, schedules, progress reports)

experience with water resource or hydroelectric heavy civil projects and knowledge of the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Dam Safety Guidelines

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
French is an asset.

Ability to periodically travel to project sites for inspections, data collection, construction review, and meetings.

Highly proactive with strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Adaptability to work on diverse projects across regions.

Valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to undergo security checks.

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