Senior Structural Engineer - Hydropower

Senior Structural Engineer – HydropowerVancouver, BC or Toronto, ONKCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of
Passion, Integrity, and
Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.
Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge;
they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.
We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.
Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.
The Opportunity:Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is looking for a
Senior Structural Engineer
to join our Vancouver or Toronto office who has design experience in water resource infrastructure and hydroelectric fields. This position will be working as part of the Power & Transportation Group. Types of projects may involve rehabilitation of existing dams and hydropower facilities, design of new hydropower facilities, and civil works design on other water resource projects.
We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated structural engineering professional interested in working on technically inspiring projects from concept to completion and who excel at working within multi-disciplinary project teams. We offer unparalleled career growth for the right individual in a dynamic growing company committed to high quality engineering and excellence.
At KCB you will have the opportunity to build a diverse skill set with a combination of field and office engineering assignments and become part of a growing integrated group of senior and intermediate engineers and scientists.
This role will give you the opportunity to:
Work with diverse teams of multidiscipline 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
Working knowledge in the following areas not essential, but an asset:
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
Act as a mentor to junior / intermediate 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
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of
10 years
of relevant experience
Professional designation within B.C. 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
Initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence
Enthusiasm and drive toward long-term success
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
The salary for this position is $100,000 to $165,000/year. Compensation above this range may be considered for candidates with significant experience or specialized expertise. The actual salary offered is based on an individual assessment of applicable experience, education, and skill level.
In addition to salary, total rewards includes:
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.
To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.Com) for more details.
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