Structural Designer - Hydropower

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Structural Designer to join the Energy and Resources Design Team. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to complex multidisciplinary projects throughout North America and globally, with a particular focus on hydropower, dams, water resources, navigation structures, marine infrastructure, federal facilities, naval shipyards, dry docks, and industrial facilities. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Work performed will be under the supervision of a Senior Designer or Engineer, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions across the globe.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, drafting and structural design tasks for a wide variety of projects.
• Complete project deliverables on budget and schedule.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, and project teams to produce quality design deliverables with the appropriate level of detail.
• Support projects involving hydroelectric generating stations, dams, spillways, intake structures, navigation locks, marine facilities, dry docks, shipyard infrastructure, waterfront structures, and other heavy civil infrastructure.
• Work with Engineers and Junior Designers on fit-for-purpose designs that meet the client's needs and requests.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to designers as part of their professional development, while taking an active role in your own career development.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members.
• Travel to local project sites as needed.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience supporting projects within one or more of the following sectors: hydropower and water resources; dams and spillways; navigation and lock structures; naval facilities and shipyards; dry docks and waterfront infrastructure; industrial or power generation facilities.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Revit and AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Ability to develop Revit content such as custom families and managing parameters.
• Knowledge in utilizing and understanding CAD/BIM tools such as Autodesk Recap, Civil 3D, Navisworks, ACC/Forma, Inventor (preferred) and workflows with Reality Capture (point cloud data) and GIS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of design concepts, with an emphasis on structural design.
• A strong sense of teamwork, especially in remote collaborative environments.
• Desire to lead projects and coach or mentor other team members.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of Technical or College Course in Design/Drafting, or the ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge received from previous experience in a similar position.
• 6 to 12 years of experience in engineering consulting or the construction industry.
• At least 6 years of experience in the industrial consulting industry or an industrial environment.
• Experience supporting hydropower, dams, navigation structures, marine infrastructure, naval facilities, shipyards, or waterfront projects is strongly preferred.