Intermediate Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydro

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Title: Intermediate Structural Engineer

This position will be working as part of the Power & Transportation Group, and the typical projects involve rehabilitation of existing dams and hydropower facilities, design of new hydropower facilities, and civil works design on other water resource projects.

For this role, you will:

• Work with diverse teams of multidisciplinary engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through preliminary design, final design and construction
• Manage projects and be responsible for completion on schedule and financial performance
• Act as a mentor to junior staff
• Write, compile, and review technical reports and fee proposals to clients
• Act as a technical resource within a multidisciplinary project team that fosters career development
• Visit project sites, as required to gather information to contribute to engineering activities
• Travel within Canada and internationally

• Design of new hydroelectric facilities.
• Refurbishments and upgrades to hydroelectric facilities
• Conditions assessments of concrete structures including dams, spillways and intakes
• Seismic evaluation, and assessment of hydroelectric dam structures
• Dam safety, and public safety reviews
• Dam decommissioning

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Professional designation (P. Eng) with EGBC, or eligibility to apply within the year
• Technical aptitude, knowledge and experience in the field and on design teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated report writing skills
• Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards
• Analytical skills with various computational tools – SAP 2000, MIDAS, LS-DYNA, etc.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Mathcad, Proficiency with Microsoft WORD and Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

• Concrete dam design
• Spillway and intake design
• Penstock and/or lined tunnel design
• Seismic assessments (stability, Response Spectrum Analysis, time history analysis, floor design spectrum development)
• Seismic design of structures including performance based seismic design
• Canadian Dam Association guidelines and regulations
• Dam safety reviews and assessment of compliance with typical practice and regulatory requirements

• Salary range: $95,000 to $130,000 per year, based on experience, education, and skill level
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and wellness days
• Flexible benefits, including RSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Commitment to global ESG standards

We are a global organization committed to employment equity. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.