Junior Structural Engineer – Hydropower

7 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Stantec Consulting International Ltd. Full time

Junior Structural Engineer – Hydropower & Dams - ( 250001B7 )DescriptionWe are in an energy transition – sustainability and renewable attributes of our power generation sources are becoming increasingly important to society.
Hydroelectric power plants play a crucial role in the mix because water is an inherently renewable "fuel", and because waterpower serves to enable other renewable, but non-dispatchable, generation forms.
Our work includes engineering for new greenfield waterpower facilities but more likely the redevelopment, refurbishment and renovation of existing, historic plants.Our goal is to increase the role Stantec plays in this important sector through strengthening our capabilities, improving our effectiveness, growing business volume, and elevating the Stantec brand recognition.Join a team that will support you in doing meaningful work according to your unique way of arriving at our goal.Your OpportunityOur hydro team is seeking a junior structural engineer who likes challenging work and support the senior engineers in complex hydro challenges based on strong academic background in structural engineering.A person who can assist the senior structural engineers in performing structural design including calculations and preparation of drawings, specifications and reports for hydraulic structures, hydroelectric facilities, marine structures, and other infrastructure associated with renewable energy projects.
The right candidate will support the team in project delivery, proposal development and client presentation.
If you are a quick learner and feel a passion for dams, hydropower and structural engineering, please apply and convince us that you are the right person for our team.Your Key ResponsibilitiesObserve and personify safety and quality culture.Support our experienced hydro structural engineers in the project delivery and execution of projects involving hydropower stations, spillway and concrete dams.Perform field support during installation and construction through monitoring for quality control and consistency with the design specifications.As a strong team player, motivate team to work together efficiently and mitigate team conflict.Apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out engineering tasks under the guidance of structural engineers.Ensure design compliance with relevant engineering standards and codes (i.e.
CSA A23.1 to 23.4, S6, S16, National Building Code of Canada, Dam safety Guidelines by Canadian Dam Association etc.
), as well as internal QA/QC procedures.Prepare preliminary and detailed design calculations and specifications for hydroelectric generating stations, spillways and concrete dams under the guidance of senior engineers.Prepare calculations or designs using software packages (i.e.
STAAD Pro/SAP 2000).Oversee and guide the preparation of structural drawings for construction.Prepare technical reports, memoranda and meeting minutes.Perform individually or as a team member within civil/structural discipline and on interdisciplinary projects.Support field team in construction services including site inspection and contract administration.Manage time spent on design and project tasks to meet established project-specific workplans (cost, quality, timelines).Assist in the preparation of proposals.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsYour Capabilities and CredentialsSolid technical and academic background in structural engineering with focus on analysis, and design of concrete and steel structures.Proficiency with Staad Pro or SAP2000, Mathcad, MS office tools is required.
Proficiency on other FEA software packages Ansys or Abaqus and AutoCAD would be considered an asset.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Work experience with demonstrated organizational and communication skills.Education and ExperienceStructural engineer with a degree from an accredited university.
Post graduate degree in structural engineering would be an asset.Engineer in Training (EIT) or equivalent designation obtained in at least one Canadian Province through their professional engineer organization (i.e.
PEO in Ontario).Minimum of 2 years of engineering design experience preferably within a consulting engineering environment.Experience in hydropower and dams would be an asset.Field experience in site monitoring for a construction project would be considered an asset.Position will be located at our Hamilton office, however there is flexibility of working from home settings with at least once a week office attendance in Hamilton, Ontario, and some site visits on projects.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.
Join us and redefine your personal best.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Stoney CreekOrganization: BC-1265 Energy-CA CentralEmployee Status: RegularJob Level: Individual ContributorTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeSchedule: Full-timeJob Posting: Mar 26, 2025, 11:11:48 AMReq ID: 250001B7Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.
Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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