Dams Engineer Jobs

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Your primary role as the Dams Engineer will be to:

• Actively participate in client relationship management, business development, development of proposals, reports and technical analysis.
• Provide engineering design for large dams and hydro-power projects
• Delivering successful project outcomes
• Mentoring and developing of junior team members.
• Securing project opportunities for the team
• Building GHD’s profile in dams and hydro-power

Experience required:

• Developing industry profile through participation in professional associations
• Experience working in multi-disciplined teams, including geologists, structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical engineers.
• Developed skills and understanding of dam design for large dam and hydropower structures
• Knowledge of design of a broad range of dam types, including embankment and concrete dams
• Knowledge of a broad range of elements which may include spillway design, dam design, design of outlets and intake towers, hydropower facilities, dam safety and risk assessments and construction phase experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in large dams engineering
• The technical experience and skills specific for this position include:

Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, strong written and verbal communication skills in English along with an ability to work well with a variety of clients.
• Ability to work with a growing international team and provide mentoring of junior staff.
• Working knowledge of relevant Canadian and USA standards, industry guidelines and current industry practices
• Project and time management experience, including preparation of budgets, work programs, proposals, tenders, technical submissions and reports.
• A commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe workplace

What we expect of you:

• A willingness to travel both nationally and internationally as required for projects,
• Provision of engineering design, documentation and reports for new dams, upgrading of existing dams and hydropower projects.
• Ongoing compliance with GHD’s Quality, Environmental Management and Occupational Health Safety & Rehabilitation Systems
• Provide dams and hydropower design advice during construction
• Completion of tasks for multiple projects within budget, to committed programs to support the timely completion of projects
• Contribution to the preparation of successful proposals to clients
• Clear, concise reports and presentations for clients
• Ability to work independently on tasks with limited supervision
• Build internal and external relationships and assist in development of GHD’s dams and hydropower business

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer designation
• Post graduate qualifications will be favourably regarded

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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