Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering – Hydropower

BBA Consultants; Quebec; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Employee referrals bonus

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a senior structural engineer with expertise in dams and hydropower to serve as the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in dam design and safety. The role emphasizes structural engineering across concrete, steel and composite dam structures and associated facilities.

The candidate will lead dam safety reviews, supervise design rehabilitation, perform structural analysis (including seismic analysis), and support procurement and site work as

Qualifications

• 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 as a professional engineer with EGM (or equivalent).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to dam safety reviews and 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 analysis 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.

Skills

Dam safety

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

SAP2000

Job description

Position Overview

BBA is looking for a senior structural engineer with expertise in dams and hydropower. 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

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to dam safety reviews and 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 analysis 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.

Qualifications

• 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 as a professional engineer with EGM (or equivalent).
• 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, 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 structural engineering related to dams and hydropower, including steel and concrete design, seismic design, codes, standards, procedures, safety and other regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• 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 BBA offices and clients.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with BBA offices and clients in Québec.
• Intermediate Spanish skills to facilitate collaboration with BBA offices and clients in South America.

Desired Personal Qualities

• 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.

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.

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.

About BBA

For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. 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. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer. We are committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.