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Senior structural engineer for hydro and dam projects, delivering design and analysis.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction services
Architecture
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Marine
Transport
Role
Description
structural design
seismic analysis
project management
site visits
cost estimation
technical reporting
Design of powerhouse structures, involving turbine foundations, substructure and superstructure
Maintain structural engineering work procedures, specifications and computer aided design programs
Prepare engineering calculations
Work to ensure the implementation of safety and integrity principles in structural documentation
Perform dam safety reviews
Stability analyses of dams and other related structures
Balance of Plant design for hydroelectric facilities including design of concrete and steel structures, platforms, cranes and monorails etc
Prepare and/or review project standard specifications and design criteria
Manage small capital and maintenance projects
Design of penstocks (buried penstocks, above ground penstocks and liners)
Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates
Seismic analysis of structural steel hoist tower structures, and concrete dam structures, involving Response Spectrum and Time History Analyses
Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
The analysis and design of hoist supporting structures and hoist towers
Stamp documents and drawings as required and if appropriately registered
Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise
Assist the Engineering Manager/Lead Structural Engineer with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
Assist in preparing proposals
Perform site visit to various client site for review, inspection and assessment of existing structures
Prepare technical specifications for a variety of structural engineering tasks involving construction and/or rehabilitation of concrete and steel structures for hydroelectric generating stations, substations, and dams
Design of gate structures including Vertical gates, Radial gates, Bulkheads, Stoplogs etc
Requirements
8+ years
civil engineering
master’s
professional engineer
3d design
structural software
At least 8 years of relevant experience working on hydropower projects, involving the analysis and design features of hydropower projects, such as:
A recognized degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited college or university
Sound knowledge of 3D data-centric design systems
Experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
A Master’s degree in structural engineering will be considered an asset
Registration as a professional engineer. Alternatively, registration as a candidate professional engineer actively working towards professional registration or regional equivalent
10+ years project engineering experience
Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards
Experience with MathCad, Staad Pro, SAP 2000 or similar structural analysis software