Intermediate Hydropower Engineer

Your Opportunity Our hydro team is seeking a colleague who enjoys understanding client needs and matching them with Stantec’s service offerings to fill the role of Intermediate Hydropower Engineer – Structural or Mechanical. Whom we seek will function as a “seller/doer” and has experience with design, construction and/or operation of dams, spillways, intake structures, water conveyances and powerhouses and/or the associated equipment of gates, valves, turbine-generator units and balance of plant. Further, experience with managing people and projects is required. If you feel a passion for waterpower, please apply and convince us that you are the right person for our team. Your Key Responsibilities Strengthen Team Observe and personify safety and quality culture With high-level guidance but responsible for approach and execution, develop solutions to a variety of diverse engineering problems involving hydropower structures or equipment Perform field support during installation and construction through monitoring for quality control and consistency with the design specifications Prepare written communications regarding design basis, options analyses, schedule and cost estimating Develop design drawings and technical specifications for construction and installation services Motivate team to work together efficiently and mitigate team conflict Assist in resource management processes, recruitment, career development, succession planning, coaching and mentoring Understand skills, capabilities and opportunities for collaboration in Stantec’s business lines across Canada, as well as support international collaboration when required Understand the complexity of a given client project and match with appropriate scope of work, level of effort and staffing Improve Effectiveness Work collaboratively with Project Engineers and Project Managers to assist in planning, design, and preparation of drawings, technical specifications, and capital cost estimates in connection with a variety of engineering projects Communicate with other team members and become familiar with Stantec standards Contribute to the development and execution of the sector business strategy Meet HSSE goals and targets Communicate at ease and habitually across the corporate hierarchy Understand project management principles and apply consistently according to Stantec 10-Step process Understand and apply appropriately our risk review process Be able to scale administrative process to size and type of application and identify potential for improvements Grow Business Support local business development pursuits Balance time on projects with pursuit and positioning of new business opportunities Understand hydro industry, changing needs and players Communicate comfortably with clients across their hierarchy from boardroom to shop floor – note that this may require occasional site travel Know existing clients, the issues they may need help with and their staff Maintain client relationships that are aimed at satisfied customers and repeat business Recognize where Stantec can be of value to clients Promote Brand Know and relate with relevant electrical utilities, industry associations, academic institutions and training programs Know Stantec’s differentiators and be able to explain benefits to clients Your Capabilities and Credentials Engineer with a degree in structural engineering or mechanical engineering from an accredited university. Post graduate degree in engineering or business application would be an asset. Professional designation obtained in at least one Canadian Province (P.Eng.) Minimum of 10 years’ experience with hydroelectric facilities preferably within a consulting engineering or utility environment Knowledge of a variety of software programs used in engineering analysis and design; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Project management experience with demonstrated organizational and communication skills on small to medium multi-disciplinary projects. Position will have flexibility with working from home and/or office attendance in Dartmouth (NS). Affiliation with one of our other Atlantic offices in Fredericton (NB), Moncton (NB) or ST. John’s (NL) would be an alternative. Occasional travel to client sites will be required. Pay and Benefits Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Location and Travel Primary Location: Canada | NS | Halifax Organization: 1265 Energy-CA Central-Waterloo ON Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 08/07/2025 07:07:45 Req ID: 1001457 #J-18808-Ljbffr