
Structural Engineer, Senior - Hydro Dams
- Niagara Falls, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- lead engineering projects and provide consultation in the design, construction, and maintenance of hydropower and dam facilities.
- perform structural analysis to evaluate the integrity of existing dam structures and the feasibility of new projects.
- collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, environmental, and construction specialists to ensure project goals are met.
- prepare technical reports, engineering calculations and design documents.
- maintain structural engineering work procedures, specifications, and computer aided design programs.
- prepare technical specifications for a variety of structural engineering tasks involving construction and/or rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures for hydroelectric generating stations, substations, and dams.
- perform dam safety reviews.
- stamp documents and drawings as required.
- perform site visits to various client sites for review, inspection, and assessment of existing structures.
- assist in preparing proposals.
- strong leadership and communication skills.
- a recognized degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited college or university.
- registration as a professional engineer. Alternatively, registration as a candidate professional engineer actively working towards professional registration.
- 10+ years of project engineering experience.
- at least eight years of experience working on hydropower projects involving:
- stability analyses of dams and other related structures.
- analysis and design of hoist supporting structures and hoist towers.
- design of powerhouse structures including turbine foundations.
- design of penstocks.
- design of gate structures including vertical gates, radial gates, bulkheads and stoplogs.
- balance of plant design for hydroelectric facilities including design of concrete and steel structures, platforms, cranes, and monorails.
- sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards.
- experience with MathCad, Staad Pro, SAP2000 or similar structural analysis software.
- experience in the use of procedures and workflows for the execution of projects.
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