Job Description
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OVERVIEW
The Hydraulic Engineer provides support in the development, acquisition, execution, and operation of renewable energy projects. He/she manages civil and mechanical engineering tasks related to renewable energy projects. While focused primarily on hydroelectric projects, the incumbent will also lead and manage existing and new projects in the Hydro, Wind, and Solar sectors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage renewable power generation development and improvement projects, to meet the Company’s strategic objectives from a civil and hydraulic engineering perspective.
- Develop departmental practices with a focus on sound engineering practices, including templates, standards and standard operating procedures.
- Review and assess engineering of project designs.
- Manage and support multidisciplinary teams of engineers and project managers to successfully support project stakeholders, including Business Development and Operations teams.
- Manage third-party engineering firms, including preparing scopes of work and evaluating proposals.
- Prepare management presentations and recommendation memos.
- Provide technical expertise for power generation equipment operation and maintenance at all existing power plants.
- Work with project engineers/managers within the group, as well as with external consultants, to achieve assigned objectives.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
- Professional Engineer or Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE
- At least 5 years of experience performing civil engineering duties in the field of renewable energy, preferably working around dams and hydroelectric equipment, or relevant experience in an industrial sector.
- Experience managing external engineering firms, including preparation of RFP documentation, and evaluating proposals.
- Experience managing an engineering team is preferred.
- Experience preparing engineering drawings (Hydro, Wind and/or Solar).
- Experience developing and maintaining engineering best practices, templates, quality assurance and SOPs.
- Experience preparing and reviewing geotechnical reports and foundation designs.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Thorough understanding of code requirements in Québec or other jurisdictions (Ontario, New York).
- Available for travel in Canada and the United States (25% of time).
- Team player, focused on internal and external stakeholder engagement and community presence.
- Autonomous and entrepreneurial.
- Good balance of technical, commercial, and human skills.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Thorough understanding of project design parameters and requirements.
- Understanding of and experience with cut and fill plans.
- Understanding of environmental considerations.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, or other drafting software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
- Able to navigate uncertainty and to manage stress well.
- Understanding of or interest in operations would be an asset.
LANGUAGES
Bilingual, French and English
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