Engineer - Hydroelectric and Dam Structures

Fancy being part of a solid, fast-growing team with the ambition of becoming a leader in hydroelectric and dam structures in Quebec?

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Norda Stelo means North Star, where the possibilities are endless in terms of innovation, development and commitment.

Our vision is collective and our DNA is seriously human!

The team behind the engineering

We carry out major structural projects with passion and rigour.

We promote the development of our community by building engineering structures with a lifespan of 75 years or more. Our expertise allows us to recommend an optimal solution based on several criteria and the conditions of the surrounding environment.

Our team proposes innovative solutions that make it possible to cross various geographical obstacles and create links between two places. Depending on requirements, our experts are able to provide all the expertise the client needs, in design and repair, as well as in the monitoring and inspection of structures.

Whatever the type of structure concerned, we carry out these major projects with great passion and rigour.

Our expertise is diverse, and what about you?

Your mandate

At the heart of large-scale hydroelectric projects, you will play a key role in the design, rehabilitation and assessment of critical structures linked to hydroelectric developments. As an expert, you will help ensure the performance, safety and durability of infrastructure, while acting as a technical reference within multidisciplinary teams.

Your challenges

• Engineering for the design and rehabilitation of:

  • Hydroelectric power plants (buildings, steel framework, concrete structure)

  • Hydraulic structures (buildings, dams, spillways, gate lifting structures, water intakes, etc.)

  • Hydroelectric developments

• Taking part in multidisciplinary technical coordination and project management.

• Carrying out design calculations for reinforced concrete and structural steel.

• Feasibility studies, preliminary designs and various studies.

• Stability studies of dams and various hydraulic structures.

• Dam safety assessment studies.

• Inspections of hydraulic structures, buildings and hydroelectric developments.

• Engineering for the preparation of technical plans and specifications.

• Taking part in the analysis of construction methods.

• Taking part in project cost estimation.

• Technical support (from the office and/or occasional site visits) during works.

Profile

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, specialising in structures;

• Member of the OIQ (or eligible);

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in structural design, ideally in hydroelectricity or hydraulic structures.

Technical expertise

• Solid experience in the design of reinforced concrete and steel structures;

• Good knowledge of dams and hydraulic structures;

• Experience in stability analyses and dam safety (major asset);

• Mastery of applicable standards and codes.

Key skills

• Analytical mind and technical rigour;

• Ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary mandates;

• Technical leadership and ability to influence;

• Autonomy and a sense of responsibility;

• Excellent communication skills.

Assets

• Experience in inspection and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure;

• Experience on construction sites;

• Interest in sustainable development and the resilience of infrastructure.
  

Our world 

• Every talent is valued (inclusive and supportive environment);

• Hybrid working (one day in the office per week);

• Fridays off in the afternoon (compressed schedule);

• Generous leave plan (holidays, flexible days, etc.);

• Personalised group insurance plan (telemedicine, EAP);

• Annual wellbeing bonus ;

• Company recognised among the best-managed companies in Canada;

• Employer of the year in 2024 at the Mercuriales;

• B Corp certification (responsible practices).

Don't have all the experience you're looking for? Consider applying anyway!

Norda Stelo subscribes to the principle of equal access to employment and strongly encourages women, people from cultural diversity, people with disabilities, people belonging to LGBTQIA2+ communities, Indigenous people and/or people belonging to a traditionally marginalised group to apply.

We can offer accommodation measures according to your needs. For more information about our accessible workplace and our inclusive culture, please contact us at the following address: [contact details removed]