Intermediate Structural Engineer - Hydropower & Dams

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Our hydropower and dams’ team is seeking an intermediate level Structural Engineer with a strong academic background in structural engineering and an interest in challenging work related to hydraulic and marine structures, dams, and renewable energy infrastructure.

The successful candidate will support senior structural engineers in completing structural analysis, design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports for concrete dams, hydroelectric facilities, marine and concrete structures, and related infrastructure. The role will also include support for project delivery, proposal development, field services, and client presentations.

If you are a quick learner and passion for dams, hydropower, and structural engineering, we encourage you to apply and show us how you can contribute to our team.

Support a strong safety and quality culture in all aspects of project work.

• Assist senior hydropower and dam structural engineers in projects involving hydroelectric stations, spillways, concrete dams, and related infrastructure.

• Complete structural design calculations, specifications, and technical documentation under the guidance of the senior engineers.

• Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to civil/structural design tasks.

• Support design compliance with applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including CSA A23.1 to A23.4, CSA S16, ACI 318, the National Building Code of Canada, and Canadian Dam Association guidelines. Working knowledge of the main steel and concrete codes and standards (CSA A23.3 and S16) is required.

• Use engineering software such as Mathcad, STAAD.Pro or SAP
  2000 to support structural analysis and design.

• Coordinate with designers and drafters in the preparation of structural drawings for construction.

• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.

• Support interdisciplinary project teams and collaborate effectively with engineers, project managers, designers, and field staff.

• Provide field support during construction, including site inspections, quality monitoring, and contract administration support.

• Manage assigned tasks to meet project cost, quality, and schedule requirements.

• Assist with proposal preparation and other business development activities, as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project managers to support planning, design, drafting coordination, bid documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates.

• Become familiar with Stantec standards, quality procedures, and project delivery expectations.

• Contribute to HSSE goals, project performance expectations, and personal utilization targets.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members and external project stakeholders.

Develop awareness of relevant industry associations, academic institutions, and professional training programs.

• Support the preparation of technical papers, presentations, and other knowledge-sharing activities, where appropriate.

• Understand Stantec’s technical…