At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
Your Opportunity
Our hydro team is seeking a colleague who enjoys understanding client needs and matching them with Stantec’s service offerings to fill the role of Intermediate Hydropower Engineer – Structural or Mechanical
This role will function as a “seller/doer” and has experience with design, construction and/or operation of dams, spillways, intake structures, water conveyances and powerhouses and/or the associated equipment of gates, valves, turbine-generator units and balance of plant. Further, experience with managing people and projects is required.
If you feel a passion for waterpower, please apply and convince us that you are the right person for our team.
Your Key Responsibilities
Strengthen Team
Observe and personify safety and quality culture
With high-level guidance but responsible for approach and execution, develop solutions to a variety of diverse engineering problems involving hydropower structures or equipment
Perform field support during installation and construction through monitoring for quality control and consistency with the design specifications
Prepare written communications regarding design basis, options analyses, schedule and cost estimating
Develop design drawings and technical specifications for construction and installation services
Motivate team to work together efficiently and mitigate team conflict
Assist in resource management processes, recruitment, career development, succession planning, coaching and mentoring
Understand skills, capabilities and opportunities for collaboration in Stantec’s business lines across Canada, as well as support international collaboration when required.
Understand the complexity of a given client project and match with appropriate scope of work, level of effort and staffing
Improve Effectiveness
Work collaboratively with Project Engineers and Project Managers to assist in planning, design, and preparation of drawings, technical specifications, and capital cost estimates in connection with a variety of engineering projects
Communicate with other team members and become familiar with Stantec standards
Contribute to the development and execution of the sector business strategy
Meet HSSE goals and targets
Communicate at ease and habitually across the corporate hierarchy
Understand project management principles and apply consistently according to Stantec 10-Step process
Understand and apply appropriately our risk review process
Be able to scale administrative process to size and type of application and identify potential for improvements
Grow Business
Support local business development pursuits
Balance time on projects with pursuit and positioning of new business opportunities
Understand hydro industry, changing needs and players
Communicate comfortably with clients across their hierarchy from boardroom to shop floor – note that this may require occasional site travel
Know existing clients, the issues they may need help with and their staff
Maintain client relationships that are aimed at satisfied customers and repeat business
Recognize where Stantec can be of value to clients
Promote Brand
Know and relate with relevant electrical utilities, industry associations, academic institutions and training programs
Know Stantec’s differentiators and be able to explain benefits to clients
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Engineer with a degree in structural engineering or mechanical engineering from an accredited university. Post graduate degree in engineering or business application would be an asset.
Professional designation obtained in at least one Canadian Province (P.Eng.)
Minimum of 10 years’ experience with hydroelectric facilities preferably within a consulting engineering or utility…
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