Senior Engineer & Hydropower & Hydraulic Structures

CIMA+; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Engineer specialized in hydropower and hydraulic structures. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in hydroelectricity and project management, with expertise in hydraulic calculations and client relationships. This full-time role offers a flexible hybrid work model, allowing work from home and office. Join a collaborative environment that values professional growth and diversity. The company provides comprehensive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution

Annual opportunity to purchase shares

Work/Life balance policy

3-5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training programs

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in hydroelectricity/hydropower and dams.
• Ability to conduct hydraulic calculations for projects.
• Experience in supervising design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager for major hydroelectric projects.
• Supervise design of hydraulic structures.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Project management

Client relationship management

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

University Degree in Civil or Water or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree, Business Administration Diploma or Project Management certification

Job description

Senior Engineer – Hydropower & Hydraulic Structures

• Full-time
• Featured Opportunity: Yes
• Employee Type: Regular

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.

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professional in this business sector, we are one of the largest teams specializing in this discipline among consulting engineering firms in Canada. Guided by an entrepreneurial culture based on innovation, sustainability, multidisciplinary agility and collaboration, we support our clients at all stages of their projects, from feasibility studies to commissioning. From the production of electricity from renewable sources to resource transformation, our expertise markets are the driving force of a successful energy transition. Regardless of the delivery mode our clients choose, we have the skills and experience required to deliver innovative solutions adapted to their reality. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

OurEnergy team specializing inhydropower and dam engineering is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Engineer with specific expertise in civil/structural engineering as well as in the rehabilitation of hydraulic structures and hydroelectric power plants, mainly with the client Hydro-Québec. We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from one of our offices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager or multidisciplinary coordinator for major projects related to dams and hydroelectric facilities.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for dams and hydroelectric facilities
• Supervise the design of hydraulic structures and works.
• Participate in the management and technical coordination of major projects.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients.
• Master technical solutions and ensure their adequacy with clients’ needs.
• Plan project stages, monitor the progress of deliverables, and ensure compliance with the schedule.
• Ensure quality control of project practices.
• Support and verify the work of other specialized engineers (civil/structural, hydraulic, heavy mechanical, geotechnical, or electrical)
• Coordinate and supervise the work of engineers, technicians and draftspersons involved in the projects

Qualifications

• University Degree in Civil or Water or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• More than ten (10) years of experience in the field of hydroelectricity/hydropower and dams
• Master’s Degree, Business Administration Diploma or Project Management certification (an asset)
• Fluency in spoken and written French
• Fluency in spoken and written English in a professional context, to ensure communications on certain projects at a national level

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

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.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

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.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.