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Project Engineer, Dams - De projet en barrages/Project Engineer Dams

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Montreal, QC, Canada
In PersonOccasional short-duration regional travel for inspections and site visits.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringStructural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
  • Membership in the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec, or be in the process of becoming a member.
  • At least 12 years of relevant experience managing hydraulic dam projects, including at least 10 years in the civil sector.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with project management software and tools.
  • Ability to provide services in both French and English.
  • Knowledge of applicable calculation methods.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Availability for occasional short-duration regional travel for inspections and site visits.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
  • Perform technical analyses for the design of hydraulic structures and dams.
  • Participate in dam inspections.
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Participate in preparing proposals and executing and delivering dam safety study and rehabilitation projects while meeting schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Ensure projects meet schedules and budgets, control expenses, and achieve financial objectives.
  • Develop and implement strategic project delivery plans aligned with company goals and objectives.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with dams.
  • Experience with Hydro-Québec or other hydroelectric-sector clients.
  • A graduate degree in structural, geotechnical, or hydrotechnical engineering.
  • Experience on projects for Hydro-Québec or a comparable utility.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

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