Lead Structural Engineer — Hydropower & Dams

CIMA+; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee ownership

Hybrid work model

Vacation 3–5 weeks

Professional training

Job summary

CIMA+ in Canada seeks a HydroPower & Dams Structural Lead Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex hydropower and dam projects across the country. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 engineers and technicians, coordinating studies, design and construction support.

With at least 15 years of hydropower or engineering experience, you will drive technical excellence, collaborate across disciplines, ensure safety standards, and contribute to growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in hydropower or similar engineering environments.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural engineering team on hydropower and dam projects, including concrete structures, powerhouses, superstructures, gates, and other associated infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers and technicians across Quebec in design, rehabilitation, or inspection of hydraulic structures.
• Ensure technical quality of deliverables, in compliance with applicable standards, client requirements, and the specificities of hydroelectric structures.
• Work closely with other disciplines (heavy mechanical, turbine-generator mechanical, auxiliary mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, geotechnical, environmental) to ensure effective integration of structural solutions into multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to planning, workload distribution, and team priority management to meet project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Implement management practices that promote team engagement, retention, and talent development in the field of structural engineering applied to hydropower.
• Actively contribute to the sector’s growth strategy by identifying needs related to recruitment, technical tools, and training for structural works.
• Support and guide team members in their interactions with clients, including at powerhouse and dam sites, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Take on a leadership role both technically and organizationally, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and rigor in structural projects within the hydropower context.

Skills

Structural leadership

Team management

Hydropower expertise

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Client relationship

Job description

CIMA+ in Canada seeks a HydroPower & Dams Structural Lead Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex hydropower and dam projects across the country. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 engineers and technicians, coordinating studies, design and construction support.

With at least 15 years of hydropower or engineering experience, you will drive technical excellence, collaborate across disciplines, ensure safety standards, and contribute to growth