Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering – Hydropower

Type of Position

Regular

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.

You’ll work with colleagues in your office, across Canada and the Americas toward one bottom line. Your impact will come from collaborating with these teams to bring high‑quality, technical, creative solutions to our clients. BBA will support your growth and development and encourages knowledge‑sharing and mentorship.

• 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

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results‑driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

• 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 SAP
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• 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; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current project
• 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; you may need to use Spanish occasionally or daily, depending on current projects

• Annual premium…