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AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

Senior Hydroelectric Engineer - Hydroelectric Plants and Dams

Water Resources EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaCA$130k - CA$160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a specialization in water resources or hydraulics.
  • Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or eligibility for membership.
  • At least 15 years of experience in hydraulic design of hydroelectric developments, numerical flow modeling, and dam safety.
  • Good knowledge of the HEC software suite.
  • Strong technical report-writing skills.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as technical lead and take responsibility for assignments in the discipline, coordinating professionals and technical teams assigned to projects.
  • Prepare and write technical reports and calculation notes for projects, including hydraulic studies and analyses, energy production simulations, transient flow analyses, and dam safety studies.
  • Conduct feasibility, preliminary design, and detailed design studies for hydroelectric facilities and pumped-storage plants, including plants, dams, spillways, and diversions, and occasionally hydraulic structures such as canals and bridges.
  • Perform numerical flow modeling and dam-break simulations using 1D, 2D, and 3D models.
  • Provide quality control for technical studies completed by team members and supervise engineers.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in hydraulics or a related field.
  • At least 20 years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in Flow-3D and Simsen.
  • French-English bilingualism for assignments outside Quebec.
  • A valid driver's license.

About the Company

AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides a wide range of services, including architecture, design, construction management, engineering, environmental services, and program management, to government agencies, private companies, and non-profits. Its work centers on managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and operation, with fees tied to the project type and scope. Unlike firms with a narrower focus, AECOM offers end-to-end support across transportation, buildings, cities, and overall infrastructure, combining technical expertise with project oversight and sustainability considerations. The company aims to improve the world by enhancing natural and social systems, promoting equity and inclusion, and driving responsible, lasting outcomes for communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1990

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