Sr Structural Engineer
Required skills
- P.Eng
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- dams
- hydraulic structures
- water infrastructure
- civil engineering projects
- reinforced concrete
- structural steel
- technical reports
Nice to have
- Concrete dam design
- Spillway design
- Intake design
- Civil Midas
- RISA
- Canadian Dam Association guidelines
Role summary
Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with 15+ years of experience in designing dams, hydraulic structures, and water infrastructure. The role involves leading structural and civil engineering designs, preparing technical reports, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada is required, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering. Expertise in reinforced concrete and structural steel design is essential. Experience with construction methodology, scheduling, and contract administration is also necessary. Preferred qualifications include experience with specific structural analysis software and dam safety guidelines.
Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) Infrastructure is seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Structural Engineer that has experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams on small to large-scale engineering projects who is interested in working on technically challenging projects from concept to completion. The types of projects may include water supply dams, hydraulic structures, municipal stormwater management infrastructure, flood protection works, earth retention structures, river diversion works, and tailings dams. This role can be based in our Calgary, Edmonton, or Saskatoon office.
KCB continues to expand and has an exciting future in several strategic markets in Canada and internationally. Our “One Team Culture” values a winning attitude, continual learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, engagement, and having fun.
What You’ll Do
As a senior member of the team, you will:
Lead structural and civil engineering designs for dams, hydraulic structures, and other water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project deliverables.
Participate in site visits to inform design decisions and ensure quality throughout project execution.
Work and collaborate with KCB employees from other offices in Canada and from our international offices on multi-disciplinary teams.
Mentor and coach junior engineers and support the development of team technical expertise.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
Travel periodically to project locations, typically in Alberta, but also to other Canadian provinces and international locations.
We respect the knowledge and experience you have gained to date and are willing to help you build on it. We do however request the following minimum qualifications:
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada or eligibility for registration in Alberta.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
15+ years of engineering experience in the design and construction of dams, hydraulic structures, and other water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
Technical expertise in reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience in contributing to proposals and technical reports.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of construction methodology and scheduling, with experience in administrating construction contracts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge in the following areas are considered an asset:
Concrete dam design;
Spillway and intake design;
Structural analyses software programs, such as Civil Midas and RISA;
Canadian Dam Association guidelines and regulations; and
Dam safety inspections, dam safety reviews, failure mode and effects assessments, and risk assessments.
Along with continued career development, KCB offers:
Hybrid home-office work opportunities.
Competitive wages with bonus potential.
Vacation policy that aligns to your experience.
Paid volunteer time, overtime, and sick days.
Professional registration support.
Retirement planning and flexibility through group RRSP options.
Flexible health benefits, including social and mental well-being initiatives.
Commitment to global Environmental, Social, and Governance standards.
About Us:
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in North America, Australia, South America, and Europe.
From our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, York (UK), Naas (Ireland), Sweden and Dominican Republic, our EMIE Group works on challenging projects in the Water, Power and Transportation, Oil Sands, Mining, and Oil and Gas market sectors.
KCB is a platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed companies. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package.
Are you up to the challenge?
If you are interested in applying for this position, simply apply on-line with your résumé.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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