Structural Engineer, Senior - Hydro Dams

Overview

Lead structural engineering for hydropower dams, delivering analysis, design and safety reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• bop design
• structural analysis
• dam safety
• gate design
• hoist design
• penstock design

Tasks

-balance of plant design for hydroelectric facilities including design of concrete and steel structures, platforms, cranes, and monorails. -assist in preparing proposals. -perform structural analysis to evaluate the integrity of existing dam structures and the feasibility of new projects. -perform dam safety reviews. -design of gate structures including vertical gates, radial gates, bulkheads and stoplogs. -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. -Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions -analysis and design of hoist supporting structures and hoist towers. -collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, environmental, and construction specialists to ensure project goals are met. -perform site visits to various client sites for review, inspection, and assessment of existing structures. -prepare technical reports, engineering calculations and design documents. -lead engineering projects and provide consultation in the design, construction, and maintenance of hydropower and dam facilities. -design of powerhouse structures including turbine foundations. -stability analyses of dams and other related structures. -stamp documents and drawings as required. -maintain structural engineering work procedures, specifications, and computer aided design programs. -design of penstocks.

Requirements

• mathcad
• staad pro
• sap2000
• civil engineering
• professional engineer
• leadership

What You Bring

-at least eight years of experience working on hydropower projects involving: -sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards. -experience with MathCad, Staad Pro, SAP2000 or similar structural analysis software. -experience in the use of procedures and workflows for the execution of projects. -a recognized degree in civil/structural engineering from an accredited college or university. -10+ years of project engineering experience. -registration as a professional engineer. Alternatively, registration as a candidate professional engineer actively working towards professional registration. -strong leadership and communication skills.

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Benefits

-Long term career development -Flexible work environment

About Hatch

-Began as a small civil-engineering firm and expanded into metallurgy under its namesake leader. -Now employee-owned and independent, it has grown through strategic acquisitions of engineering firms across North America and beyond. -Offers end-to-end services—from concept and feasibility through design, construction management, and operations—in key sectors. -Projects include heavy industrial and mining operations, hydropower tunnels, green-steel plants, and rail & transit infrastructure. -Specialises in multidisciplinary engineering disciplines including structural, mechanical, civil, piping, electrical, and process design. -Known for integrating advanced tools like 3D parametric design, simulation, CFD, and proprietary Hatch software in project delivery. -Milestones include delivering North America’s Niagara Tunnel Project and pioneering high-current AP60 aluminium smelting pots. -Combines local insight with global expertise to support projects in over 150 countries.

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