HydroPower & Dams Structural Lead Manager

CIMA+ • Montreal, QC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

CIMA+’s Energy & Resources team is a key player in the energy transition. With more than 700 highly qualified professionals 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!
We are seeking a HydroPower & Dams Structural Lead Manager to provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and oversight for the delivery of complex hydropower and dam projects across Canada. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 engineers and technicians located across CIMA+ offices in Quebec and Ontario, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development. You will oversee the groups responsible for studies, engineering design, and construction support services in the areas of civil and structural engineering for our Hydropower and Dams clients within the Energy and Resources sector.
With a minimum of 15 years of experience in hydropower, industrial, or engineering environments, you are a results-oriented leader committed to achieving business objectives and driving operational excellence. You will play a key role in mobilizing teams and ensuring the successful delivery of major multidisciplinary projects, while contributing to the growth, development, and positioning of CIMA+'s Hydropower and Dams expertise within the Energy and Resources sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil and/or structural engineering, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or in a relevant field related to hydraulic structures and large-scale infrastructure.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated expertise in the design, inspection, rehabilitation, or construction of structural engineering works, ideally in the field of hydropower and dams (dams, powerhouses, dikes, gates, spillways, etc.).
• Significant experience in heavy industrial environments, particularly in regulated settings with high technical requirements such as energy production.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to a variety of stakeholders (internal teams, clients, partners, etc.).
• Proficiency in both French and English is essential for this position to ensure smooth interactions with various stakeholders, clear communication, and successful delivery of projects on a national scale.
• Strong project management and technical team leadership skills, including planning, multidisciplinary coordination, and performance monitoring.
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of standards, codes, and best practices related to hydroelectric structures is a strong asset (e.g., CSA, BNQ, CEHQ standards, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural engineering team on hydropower and dam projects, including concrete structures, powerhouses, superstructures, gates, and other associated infrastructure.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the development of a team of professionals (structural engineers and technicians) dedicated to the design, rehabilitation, or inspection of hydraulic structures across Quebec.
• Ensure the technical quality of deliverables, in compliance with applicable standards, client requirements, and the specificities of hydroelectric structures.
• Work closely with other disciplines (heavy mechanical, turbine-generator mechanical, auxiliary mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, geotechnical, environmental) to ensure effective integration of structural solutions into multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to planning, workload distribution, and team priority management to meet project deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Implement management practices that promote team engagement, retention, and talent development in the field of structural engineering applied to hydropower.
• Actively contribute to the sector’s growth strategy by identifying needs related to recruitment, technical tools, and training for structural works.
• Support and guide team members in their interactions with clients, including at powerhouse and dam sites, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Take on a leadership role both technically and organizationally, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and rigor in structural projects within the hydropower context.

Benefits

• 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 4% employer contribution
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager