Civil Engineer Senior Advisor

Tractebel Inc.’s  (Canada) team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer who brings a strong civil engineering expertise from projects such as nuclear power generation, hydropower, transportation and electricity transmission and distribution. The role is based in Markham with a plan to relocate to downtown Toronto.

TRACTEBEL  , ranked 2nd in Hydropower design by Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2024 annual ranking, is a global engineering and consulting company dedicated to engineering a carbon-neutral future. Backed by over 150 years of expertise, we deliver top-tier solutions in the Energy, Water, Infrastructure, and Nuclear sectors. With 6,000+ passionate experts worldwide, we are  part of the ENGIE Group  – global leaders in low-carbon energy and services.

At TRACTEBEL, our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. We believe diversity drives innovation and empowers our people to shape a better world.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Civil Engineer with  solid technical background and with Professional Engineer license in Ontario  to contribute to impactful projects to further advance their career. The position offers a hybrid work model, opportunities for professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Are you excited about the prospects and opportunities of joining a solid company operating in a start-up mode in Canada, helping us grow and deliver our ambitious goals in the Canada energy sector?

If so, then Tractebel Inc. has a series of opportunities arriving in 2026 and we would like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

You will oversee the design and calculations of nuclear related structures and building subjected to internal and external hazards

You anticipate problems and project needs regarding civil engineering

You’ll provide technical oversight of reinforcement detailers and review detailing models and drawings

You’ll provide expert oversight and technical direction to teams completing the design of reinforced concrete structures

You perform structural analyses using FEM code

You participate actively in the dynamic analysis of nuclear structures and components to various hazards: earthquake, gas explosion, tornado, plane crash accident, high wave impact

You will participate in the writing of technical specifications (design requirements) and the review of technical documents issued by the Contractor

You lead, mentor, coach and train less experienced staff

You check calculation notes of less experienced engineers according to the QA policy of the company

You conduct technical meetings in front of peers, partners, clients or suppliers

You maintain effective working relationships with the European and Canada teams to ensure smooth, efficient running of activities within Tractebel Inc.

You will work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client’s requirements

You will develop a full understanding of, and align with, Tractebel governance and standard working practices, strategies & objectives

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and compliant proposals

You will align with TRACTEBEL’s governance, strategies, and standard practices

What You’ll Bring

You possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

You have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience as a civil engineer in an engineering consultancy (EPC) environment

You are licensed (and in good standing) to practice as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario

You have experience working in a highly regulated industry based in Canada

You are Fluent in English. Knowledge of other languages (especially French) is welcome

You have engineering knowledge in civil engineering associated with industrial or power civil projects, including geotechnical analysis, design, finite element method, and reinforced concrete calculation and design

You are self-driven and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a multi-disciplinary environment within a multicultural team

You have demonstrated ability in planning and conducting civil studies, performing engineering designs and evaluations, and other civil works associated…