Structural Engineer
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Intermediate Structural Engineer - Hydropower & Dams”
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- Expected experience
- 4–6 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelProfessional certification
Field of studyStructural Engineering
Study levelPost-doctorate
Your Opportunity
Our hydropower and dams’ team is seeking an intermediate level Structural Engineer with a strong academic background in structural engineering and an interest in challenging work related to hydraulic and marine structures, dams, and renewable energy infrastructure.
The successful candidate will support senior structural engineers in completing structural analysis, design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports for concrete dams, hydroelectric facilities, marine and concrete structures, and related infrastructure. The role will also include support for project delivery, proposal development, field services, and client presentations.
If you are a quick learner and passion for dams, hydropower, and structural engineering, we encourage you to apply and show us how you can contribute to our team.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support a strong safety and quality culture in all aspects of project work.
- Assist senior hydropower and dam structural engineers in projects involving hydroelectric stations, spillways, concrete dams, and related infrastructure.
- Complete structural design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation under the guidance of the senior engineers.
- Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to civil/structural design tasks.
- Support design compliance with applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including CSA A23.1 to A23.4, CSA S16, ACI 318, the National Building Code of Canada, and Canadian Dam Association guidelines. Working knowledge of the main steel and concrete codes and standards (CSA A23.3 and S16) is required.
- Use engineering software such as Mathcad, STAAD.Pro or SAP2000 to support structural analysis and design.
- Coordinate with designers and drafters in the preparation of structural drawings for construction.
- Prepare technical reports, memoranda, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.
- Support interdisciplinary project teams and collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, designers, and field staff.
- Provide field support during construction, including site inspections, quality monitoring, and contract administration support.
- Manage assigned tasks to meet project cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Assist with proposal preparation and other business development activities, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Improve Effectiveness
- Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project managers to support planning, design, drafting coordination, bid documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates.