Intermediate Structural Engineer - Hydro

Toronto, ON
KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of
Toronto, ON
KCB 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 OpportunityOur Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) office in Toronto, ON is looking for an
Intermediate Structural Engineer
who has experience working in project teams and is keen to develop hands-on structural design experience in the water resource infrastructure and hydroelectric fields. 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.
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
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
Our Typical Projects Include
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
What We Require
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
4-6 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
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
What We OfferThe expected salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 per year. The offered salary is based on an individual evaluation of applicable experience, education, and skill level. In addition to salary, total compensation 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) and our Careers page for more details.
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