Geotechnical engineer - Hydropower and dams

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people. Our reliable, forward-thinking grid technologies and power engineering experts are helping our clients to overcome the challenges of ageing infrastructure, to plan for grid integration, and to build assets that meet the needs of the changing energy landscape.

We bring power to wherever it's needed. With over 50 years of international experience, we are an innovative leader in power system planning and design, including generation, transmission and distribution, High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), and renewable integration.

We've rehabilitated and upgraded many brownfield and greenfield hydroelectric developments and performed numerous dam safety assessments. We work side-by-side with clients, regulatory agencies, and local stakeholders to develop solutions integrated with the surrounding natural environments, decreasing operational risk, and increasing project viability.

Our expert teams have delivered hydropower projects across the world ranging from a few kilowatts to several thousand megawatts.

Your role

Within the Hydropower & Dams team, you will:

• Participate in the assessment of behaviour and design studies of dikes and dams (stability, seepage and deformation analyses, internal erosion risk and control, foundation study, drafting, optimization and variant studies, instrumentation).
• Be responsible for the geotechnical discipline on multidisciplinary hydropower projects, including excavations, embankment dams, cofferdams, channels, slope stabilization, foundation preparation and treatment, etc.
• Participate in dam and dike safety assessment studies.
• Prepare technical reports, plans and specifications.
• Lead the work of technicians and designers for the production of plans, 3D models and quantity estimates.
• Carry out site supervision, which may require stays of a few weeks.
• Participate in the planning, monitoring and interpretation of geotechnical investigations.

About you

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in civil or geological engineering and a Master's degree in geotechnics and is a registered engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario or eligible to be; registration with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is an advantage.
• Has at least 2 years of relevant experience in the design, construction or safety assessment of embankment dams.
• Has knowledge of software such as GeoStudio and RocScience suites and knowledge of software such as FLAC, Plaxis, Geotec, Leapfrog is an asset.
• Is familiar with Ontario and Québec regulations and standards and guidelines specific to the field (Canadian Dam Association, USBR, FERC, FEMA, ICOLD, etc.).
• Communicates effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Bilingualism (French, English) is an asset.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation for this role is between $100,200 - $137,700 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

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