Hydropower & Dams Structural Engineer

Hatch•St. John's, NL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in Hydropower Developments, Spillways, and Pumped Storage Facilities to join our team in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. This role involves supporting engineering mandates related to the hydropower sector, designing hydraulic structures for hydroelectric and pumped storage facilities across all project phases, and supporting the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. The position also includes participation in project planning, cost estimating, tendering processes, and providing technical support to project and construction teams. Ensuring the quality of structural engineering deliverables and identifying client needs to develop innovative technical solutions are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration with Professional Engineers Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL).
5-10 years of structural engineering experience, with a focus on the design and rehabilitation of hydroelectric facilities.
Strong English communication and technical report writing skills.
Proficiency with numerical modelling and analysis tools used for hydraulic structures and hydroelectric generating facilities.
Willingness to travel on short-term assignments as required.
Sound knowledge of concrete and steel design standards and codes (CSA, National Building Code of Canada, CSA S16, and related standards).
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong technical expertise in structural engineering and hydropower infrastructure.
Excellent coordination and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to meet quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to thrive in complex and evolving project environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on major utility projects would be considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Support on engineering mandates related to the hydropower sector.
Design hydraulic structures for hydroelectric and pumped storage facilities across all project phases, from conceptual studies through detailed engineering.
Support the rehabilitation of hydroelectric developments, concrete dams, and spillways by conducting studies and preparing detailed engineering designs for existing infrastructure upgrades.
Participate in project planning activities.
Contribute to project cost estimating.
Support tendering processes and bid evaluations.
Provide technical support to project and construction teams.
Participate in multidisciplinary design and coordination activities.
Ensure the quality of structural engineering deliverables produced within the Hydropower and Dams team.
Identify client needs and develop innovative technical solutions to meet project objectives.