Senior Civil Structural Engineer - Hydropower & Dams

CIMA+; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil or Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team specializing in hydroelectric development. This role offers the chance to work on major projects while enjoying a flexible hybrid work model. You will lead the design of hydraulic structures, oversee engineering tasks, and contribute to project management efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the civil engineering sector while benefiting from a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Flexible Health and Dental Care

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Flexible work schedule

Up to five weeks of vacation

Eleven statutory holidays plus personal day off

Employee referral bonus program

Group discounts on insurance and fitness memberships

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of experience in structural design, primarily in concrete and steel.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new hydraulic structures and hydroelectric developments.
• Oversee engineering for rehabilitation of hydraulic structures.
• Participate in dam safety evaluation studies.

Skills

Structural Design

Hydraulic Structures

Project Management

Technical Assessments

Feasibility Studies

Team Leadership

Education

University Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

Our civil/structural engineering team, specializing in hydroelectric development and hydropower & dam engineering, is seeking an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer to work on major projects. With a strong reputation in the hydroelectricity and dam sectors, our energy team delivers multidisciplinary projects in collaboration with key industry stakeholders. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home and from any of our various offices across Québec (Montréal, Laval, Sherbrooke, Québec City, Gatineau, etc.).

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, water intakes, etc.) and hydroelectric developments.
• Oversee engineering for the rehabilitation of hydraulic structures and hydroelectric facilities.
• Supervise and perform design calculations for reinforced concrete and structural steel.
• Lead feasibility studies, preliminary designs, and various technical assessments.
• Lead stability assessments of dams and various hydraulic structures.
• Participate in dam safety evaluation studies.
• Lead and/or conduct inspections of hydraulic and hydroelectric structures.
• Lead the engineering for the preparation of technical plans and specifications.
• Participate in analyzing construction methods.
• Contribute to project cost estimation.
• Provide technical support (from the office and/or during site visits) throughout construction.
• Support and lead teams of engineers and technicians.
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary technical coordination and project management.
  
  

Qualifications

• University Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Experience in the hydroelectric and dam sector (an asset).
• More than twelve (12) years of experience in structural design (primarily concrete and steel structures).
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for registration.
• Proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, in a professional context to support communication on national-scale projects (an asset).
• Strong autonomy, initiative, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
  

Why choose CIMA+? Because We Offer You:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at the local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
  
  

For more information on this career opportunity, please contact Ven Thambithurai

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

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