Description

As the Senior Structural Engineer, you will lead and support the planning, design, and delivery of hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects. Working within multi-disciplinary teams, you will provide technical expertise in structural engineering while building and maintaining strong client relationships. This position offers the opportunity to serve as a project manager, technical lead, or both, depending on project needs and your areas of expertise.

• Managing and delivering structural engineering projects associated with hydroelectric facilities, fisheries infrastructure, and water resource developments.
• Performing analysis and design of concrete and steel structures in and around water environments.
• Serving as a technical lead and/or project manager, overseeing project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.
• Coordinating with hydrology, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and environmental professionals to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Preparing and reviewing technical designs, calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Providing field support, including site investigations, condition assessments, construction oversight, and coordination with contractors and clients.
• Mentoring junior engineers, designers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Building and maintaining long‑term client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and pursuit activities.
• Supporting projects throughout their full lifecycle, from planning and design through construction and commissioning.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS, BSc, or BEng) in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering standards, codes, and industry best practices.
• Experience designing concrete and steel structures, particularly for infrastructure projects in water‑related environments.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as MathCAD, RISA‑3D, SAP2000, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Experience working directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Excellent problem‑solving, project management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with hydroelectric generation facilities, dams, spillways, fish passage facilities, or other water resource infrastructure projects.
• Specialty expertise in structural engineering disciplines such as seismic design, finite element modeling, or advanced structural analysis.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes in Canada and/or the United States.
• Demonstrated passion for mentoring junior staff and supporting professional development.

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in Canada and be able to acquire authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel within Canada and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel to the United States for business purposes.
• Preference will be given to candidates located in Nova Scotia or Ontario; however, candidates from other provinces will be considered.

The expected base salary for this senior‑level role is $125,000 - $172,000 CAD.