Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering – Hydropower in Mont-Tremblant

BBA is looking for a senior structural engineer with expertise in dams and hydropower to join our team. You’ll be the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in dam design and dam safety, with a primary focus on structural engineering aspects for concrete, steel and composite dam structures and ancillary facilities.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to:

• Lead and contribute to dam safety reviews and dam safety inspections to support technical reports, with an emphasis on structural performance and safety.
• Support and lead detailed structural design and rehabilitation and upgrade engineering for dams and ancillary structures, including spillways, powerhouses, intake structures, penstocks, outlet works and gates.
• Perform structural analysis and design of concrete and steel dam components, including static, dynamic, thermal and seismic analyses in accordance with applicable codes and CDA guidelines.
• Prepare and review tender documents and construction packages and provide technical support during procurement.
• Provide construction supervision and engineering support, including review of shop drawings, construction submittals and site inspections, as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, technical writing, client presentations and participation in industry conferences and committees.

Summary of Certifications and Job Requirements:

• University degree in civil or structural engineering from a recognized university.
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in hydropower engineering and dam safety.
• Current registration with EGM (or equivalent) as a professional engineer.
• Demonstrated experience participating in at least three dam safety reviews.
• Current knowledge of the Manitoba Dam Safety Regulation, CDA Dam Safety Guidelines and relevant international dam safety standards.
• For mining dams, current knowledge of regulations applicable to the Mines Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in Manitoba as well as CDA Dam Safety Guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge in the field of structural engineering, applicable to dams and hydropower, including steel and concrete design, seismic design, codes, standards, procedures, safety and other regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Professional engineer designation with EGM or equivalent.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software, such as SAP2000.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Ability to travel and perform site work, where required.
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Intermediate Spanish skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in South America.

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards:

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Onsite mobility premium.
• Time bank.
• Cellphone fee reimbursements.
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Annual vacation and sick leave.
• Premium for employee referrals.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits:

• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based).
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions.
• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop.
• A corporate culture that values expertise.
• Participation in innovation projects.
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally.
• A growing business with many opportunities.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued.