Hydropower & Dams Structural Engineer (Intermediate)

Stantec; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking an intermediate Structural Engineer to support hydropower and dam projects, performing analyses, design calculations, drawings, and technical reports for concrete dams, hydroelectric facilities, and marine structures.

You will assist senior engineers, contribute to project delivery, prepare proposals and present to clients, while applying CSA and ACI codes and using STAAD.Pro or SAP2000.

Qualifications

• Degree in structural engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer designation in at least one Canadian province.
• 4–6 years of engineering design experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Experience with hydropower, dams, hydraulic and marine structures would be an asset.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAAD.Pro, SAP2000) and design codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior hydropower and dam structural engineers in projects involving hydroelectric stations, spillways, concrete dams, and related infrastructure.
• Complete structural design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation under the guidance of the senior engineers.
• Apply standard engineering techniques to civil/structural design tasks and ensure code compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with designers and drafters to prepare construction drawings and details.
• Provide field support during construction, including site inspections and quality monitoring.

Skills

Structural analysis

Hydropower experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in structural engineering

Professional Engineer designation

Postgraduate degree (asset)

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

Mathcad

Ansys

Abaqus

Job description

Stantec in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking an intermediate Structural Engineer to support hydropower and dam projects, performing analyses, design calculations, drawings, and technical reports for concrete dams, hydroelectric facilities, and marine structures.

You will assist senior engineers, contribute to project delivery, prepare proposals and present to clients, while applying CSA and ACI codes and using STAAD.Pro or SAP2000.