Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering – Hydropower

BBA Consultants; Mont-Tremblant; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Mont-Tremblant, Canada, is seeking a senior structural engineer with expertise in dams and hydropower. You'll serve as the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in dam design, focusing on structural aspects of concrete, steel, and composite dam structures.

If you have at least 15 years of relevant experience and are passionate about safety and innovation, BBA offers long-term career prospects, a corporate culture valuing expertise, and competitive rewards including group insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in hydropower engineering and dam safety.
• Current registration as a professional engineer with EGM or equivalent.
• Fluency in English, French, and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead dam safety reviews and inspections.
• Support detailed structural design for dams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Hydropower engineering

Seismic design

Analytical software (SAP2000)

Business development

Education

University degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

SAP2000

Job description

Your future role on our team

BBA is looking for a senior structural engineer with expertise in dams and hydropower to join our team. You’ll be the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in dam design and dam safety, with a primary focus on structural engineering aspects for concrete, steel and composite dam structures and ancillary facilities.

Type of position: Regular

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

• Lead and contribute to dam safety reviews and dam safety inspections to support technical reports, with an emphasis on structural performance and safety
• Support and lead detailed structural design and rehabilitation and upgrade engineering for dams and ancillary structures, including spillways, powerhouses, intake structures, penstocks, outlet works and gates
• Perform structural analysis and design of concrete and steel dam components, including static, dynamic, thermal and seismic analyses in accordance with applicable codes and CDA guidelines
• Prepare and review tender documents and construction packages and provide technical support during procurement
• Provide construction supervision and engineering support, including review of shop drawings, construction submittals and site inspections, as required
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, technical writing, client presentations and participation in industry conferences and committees

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of Certifications and Job Requirements

• University degree in civil or structural engineering from a recognized university
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in hydropower engineering and dam safety
• Current registration with EGM (or equivalent) as a professional engineer
• Demonstrated experience participating in at least three dam safety reviews
• Current knowledge of the Manitoba Dam Safety Regulation, CDA Dam Safety Guidelines and relevant international dam safety standards
• For mining dams, current knowledge of regulations applicable to the Mines Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in Manitoba as well as CDA Dam Safety Guidelines
• Advanced knowledge in the field of structural engineering, applicable to dams and hydropower, including steel and concrete design, seismic design, codes, standards, procedures, safety and other regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Professional engineer designation with EGM or equivalent
• Experience with structural analysis and design software, such as SAP2000
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to travel and perform site work, where required
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current project
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Intermediate Spanish skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in South America; you may need to use Spanish occasionally or daily, depending on current projects

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A growing business with many opportunities

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.