Senior Hydro Structural Engineer

KGS Group is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Hydro Structural Group with 10+ years of experience in the planning and design of water resource infrastructure, hydroelectric projects, and heavy civil construction to work with our well-established, Winnipeg Office.

About Us

We are KGS Group, an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients throughout North America.

As an employee-owned company, we’re invested in our work and our people. Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. With the extensive, wide-ranging expertise within our company, you’ll have countless opportunities to learn and grow.

The Role

In this role, you’ll work in a multidisciplinary team environment in our Winnipeg office to prepare and review civil/structural engineering designs and related documents. The technical work includes working on feasibility studies, engineering designs, preparation of construction drawings and specifications, and carrying out structural inspections primarily for rehabilitation and upgrades to water retaining structures, hydroelectric facilities and new hydroelectric developments in Canada and the USA. You will work on assigned projects alongside Senior Engineers and Project Managers with a team of support staff while collaborating with other engineers and designers of various disciplines.  Working in a team environment, you will ensure projects are completed within allotted schedules and budgets, and up to high quality standards.

Candidates can expect to take part in a wide variety of project work including:

• Management of structural design on multi-discipline projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including establishment and maintenance of budgets and schedules.
• Structural design of small to large water resource and hydroelectric projects.
• Working in a team environment with our other hydro structural department personnel, management and administrative staff, you will prepare proposals, tender and construction documents, drawings, and technical reports.
• Lead Construction Administration Services and Manage KGS Group’s involvement in and support of active construction activities.
• As a senior member of our team, you’ll also mentor junior staff and manage support personnel as required.
• Project Scopes include:
  • Perform site inspections and condition assessments of existing water retaining and water conveyance structures.
  • Remediation and rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric facilities and water retaining and flow control structures
• Completing concept and preliminary design of structures and associated civil infrastructure for proposed projects. Coordinating input from multiple disciplines in the planning of facilitates and projects.
• Construction Administration and Construction Support including submittal review.
• Preparation and review of deliverables for projects including reports, calculations, drawings and/or specifications.
• Analyzing and interpreting engineering reports, professional journals, technical procedures, code/standards and governmental regulations.
• Preparation of technical reports and various correspondence.
• Keeping the project team and department managers advised of work progress, challenges and issues.
• Lead preparation of proposals.
• Participating in mentorship and professional development.
• Strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office (excel, word, PowerPoint).
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
• Coordinating with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Helping to maintain strong relationships with clients.

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering specializing in structural design from a recognized university. (Master’s degree or Phd is an asset but not required)
• Currently Licensed as a Professional Engineer within Canada
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in structural engineering, preferably in an engineering consulting environment with:
  • demonstrated technical experience (analysis, code and regulations reviews, design calculations, finite element analysis, technical report writing)
  • project management skills/experience (writing project progress reports, tracking budgets and maintaining schedules).
  • experience in the water resource and hydroelectric field with heavy civil projects, including water retaining structures and flood control structures, and knowledge of the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Dam Safety Guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Availability to periodically travel to project sites on an as required basis for site visits, typically for data collection, review of construction or attendance at coordination or design review meetings.
• Highly proactive with exceptional problem solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to and meet the challenges of a variety of different projects from clients in different regions of Canada and the USA.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks.
  • Location in Winnipeg and regular attendance at the office is preferred but is not a barrier to application. KGS Group has regional offices in Mississauga, Regina, Saskatoon, Thunder Bay and Vancouver. Remote work and flexible work options are available depending on the candidate.
• Proficiency in both French and English is an asset.

KGS Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.  We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, KGS Group will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process.