Senior Hydropower Engineer

Your mission 

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who we are 

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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Your main responsibilities 

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering assignments for the development, rehabilitation, modernization and life extension of hydropower facilities;
• Lead the assessment and design of hydropower structures and equipment, including intakes, penstocks, spillways, gates, stoplogs, powerhouses, water-conveyance systems and related balance-of-plant infrastructure;
• Develop and evaluate technical alternatives for existing facilities, balancing safety, constructability, operability, reliability, environmental requirements, cost and outage constraints;
• Lead feasibility studies, condition assessments, options analyses, conceptual designs, detailed designs and construction-phase engineering for hydropower projects;
• Establish design criteria and provide technical direction for civil, structural or mechanical engineering scope based on the candidate’s professional discipline and areas of expertise;
• Provide senior review of calculations, analyses, drawings, specifications, equipment requirements, technical reports, cost estimates and contractor or supplier submissions;
• Lead field investigations, inspections and construction-support activities, including resolution of technical issues at operating hydropower facilities;
• Manage technical work packages and projects, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and coordination across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, hydrotechnical and environmental disciplines;
• Mentor junior and intermediate professionals and contribute to the development of Englobe’s hydropower engineering capability, standards, tools and technical practices;
• Build trusted client relationships and support business development through opportunity identification, proposal preparation, scope and fee development, presentations and client pursuits;
• This position can be based anywhere in Atlantic Canada, with the option to work remotely or from one of Englobe’s local offices. 

What makes you unique

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or another closely related engineering discipline; a relevant graduate degree would be considered an asset;
• Approximately 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including substantial experience with hydropower facilities, dams, hydraulic structures or related heavy civil and mechanical infrastructure;
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Canada, with eligibility for registration in applicable Atlantic Canadian jurisdictions;
• Demonstrated experience leading the assessment or design of hydropower infrastructure such as intakes, penstocks, spillways, gates, stoplogs, powerhouses, water-conveyance systems or hydraulic equipment;
• Strong technical expertise in at least one relevant practice area, such as hydraulic structures, concrete and steel design, penstock assessment and design, gates and hoisting equipment, powerhouse structures, heavy mechanical systems or balance-of-plant systems;
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering studies and designs from feasibility or conceptual development through detailed design, procurement and construction;
• Demonstrated ability to review and provide professional direction on engineering analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment requirements and technical reports;
• Demonstrated project-management and client-management capabilities, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and technical delivery;
• Strong knowledge of applicable Canadian codes, standards and industry guidance  as applicable to the candidate’s discipline would be considered an asset;
• Strong leadership, technical-writing and communication skills, including experience mentoring staff, preparing proposals and supporting client development; a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to project sites are required.

What makes Englobe unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Real flexibility;
• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
• Access to a free telehealth service; 
• Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;
• A hybrid work arrangement;
• A full range of benefits (including cost-sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);
• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

Artificial intelligence tools may be used in the screening or selection of applications for this role.

What our employees say about us

Since joining Englobe, I've felt perfectly integrated. The company offers a welcoming, collaborative working environment conducive to professional fulfillment. What has particularly impressed me is the culture of knowledge sharing and mutual support between colleagues, which enables rapid growth within the team. - Geotechnical Project Manager 

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