Senior Structural Analyst / Engineer - Hydropower

Senior Structural Analyst / Engineer – Hydropower & Water Infrastructure Vancouver, BC

Our Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCB) office in Vancouver, BC is looking for a Senior Structural Analyst / Engineer with experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams on water resource infrastructure and hydroelectric market sector projects. This position is for working as part of the Power & Transportation Group. Types of projects may involve rehabilitation of existing dams and hydroelectric facilities, design of new hydroelectric facilities, and civil-structural design of water resource infrastructure.

We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated structural engineering professional interested in working on technically challenging projects from concept to completion and who excel at working within multi-disciplinary project teams. We offer unparalleled career growth for the right individual in a dynamic growing company committed to high quality engineering and excellence.

At KCB you will have the opportunity to build a diverse skill set with a combination of field and office-based engineering design assignments and become part of an integrated and dedicated group of senior and intermediate engineers.

This role will give you the opportunity to:

Perform static, dynamic and thermoelastic analyses using standard structural analysis techniques, through LS-Dyna and other equivalent commercially available multi-physics finite element analysis programs (e.g. Ansys, Abaqus, etc)

Lead a team of analysts in the development of fine element models, performing model simulations, validating and interpreting analysis results, and producing comprehensive analysis reports

Perform seismic analysis including response spectrum analysis, linear and nonlinear static analysis, and elastic and inelastic time history analysis

Perform and optimize mesh generation using HyperMesh or equivalent software packages

Optimizes structural designs and validate structural responses against performance requirements

Collaborate with design engineers to verify the structural integrity, validate structural responses against performance objectives, and optimize structural design

Establish Working Design Basis documents by defining requirements for development of analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and analysis tools

Work with diverse teams of multidisciplinary engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through design development, and construction

Act as a mentor to junior / intermediate staff

Write, compile, and review technical reports

Participate in proposal preparation and business development

Visit project sites, as required to gather information to contribute towards engineering analysis and design activities

Travel within Canada and internationally

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience

Professional designation within B.C. or eligibility to apply within the year

Technical aptitude, knowledge and experience in the field and on design teams

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals

Effective verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated report writing skills

Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards

Strong working knowledge of earthquake engineering and seismic analysis

Proficient analytical skills with various computational tools – LS Dyna, Ansys, Abaqus, SAP 2000, MIDAS Civil and Midas FEA, etc

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and Mathcad, Proficiency with Microsoft WORD and Excel

Initiative, innovation and commitment to technical excellence

Valid driver’s license

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Working knowledge in the following areas are considered an asset:

concrete dam design

spillway and intake design

penstock and/or lined tunnel design

seismic design of structures including performance based seismic design

Canadian Dam Association guidelines and regulations

dam safety reviews and assessment of compliance with typical practice and regulatory requirements

Salary and Benefits The salary for this position is $120,000 to $190,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level. In addition to salary total rewards includes:

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts

Vacation policy that aligns to your experience

Paid OT, and wellness days

Flexible benefits, including RSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives

Commitment to global ESG standards

Diversity and Inclusion We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.

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