Structural Engineer – Hydropower Sector

About the role

AECOM is hiring a Structural Engineer for its hydropower and energy infrastructure practice in Montreal. Reporting to the Civil (Structures) Department Manager, the engineer contributes to feasibility studies, preliminary design, detailed engineering, and rehabilitation and modernization of existing facilities such as pumped storage plants, conventional hydroelectric stations and dams. The position is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Build client relationships, identify project requirements and present technical information, concepts and study results
• Help the Project Manager monitor, coordinate and track the progress of design team outputs
• Prepare budget estimates
• Perform and/or supervise structural design calculations, including stability analyses, ensuring compliance with codes, standards and regulations
• Review engineering concepts and verify design calculations prepared by others
• Review and prepare tender documents, construction packages and other technical documentation
• Supervise engineers, technicians and drafters assigned to projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
• Registered and in good standing with a Canadian engineering regulatory body (P.Eng. or equivalent)
• At least 6 years of experience in structural design and analysis
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural steel design
• Excellent written and verbal English; French is an asset
• Preferred: 10+ years of experience in reinforced concrete and structural steel design for hydropower and dams, and a Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Structures)

Required skills

• Proficiency with structural analysis software (preferred: Advance Design, ANSYS and/or ABAQUS)
• Reinforced concrete and structural steel design

Note: sponsorship for a Canadian work permit is not available for this position.