# Principal Structural Engineer - Hydroelectricity & Dams

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Montreal, QC
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $194,700 - $257,900
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Hydroelectricity and Dams team in Quebec, Canada.

As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will shape the future of hydroelectricity and dams, working on major projects that strengthen the safety, performance, and resilience of essential infrastructure across Canada.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Conducting feasibility studies and detailed engineering for new structures or rehabilitation of existing ones (dams, spillways, power plants)

- Designing reinforced concrete and steel structures, ensuring performance, durability, and safety

- Preparing and validating plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports

- Participating in dam safety inspections and studies

- Coordinating design and construction issues with multidisciplinary teams

- Directing and planning the technical aspect of structural projects related to hydroelectricity and dams

- Mentoring junior engineers, both technically and on-site

- Contributing to the technical aspect of tender calls and supporting business development

- Actively participating in team growth and excellence

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. an asset

- Over 25 years of experience in designing hydroelectric or dam structures

- Member of the OIQ (mandatory)

- Sharp technical judgment, autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail

- Natural ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams

- Excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingualism required for national projects

- ASP Construction card; availability for occasional travel

Why choose WSP?

- Proudly Canadian – part of the top 100 employers in Canada in 2026

- Global community of experts – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach

- Unlimited possibilities start here – adapt your role to your ambitions, as your growth fuels ours

- Flexibility and real balance – prioritize yours, recognizing life balance importance

Salary range:

- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $194,700 - $257,900

- MB & ON: $177,600 - $244,600

- NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $175,800 - $233,500

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## Skills

### Required
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Hydroelectricity
- Dams
- Reinforced Concrete
- Steel Structures

### Nice to have
- Master's or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
- Bilingualism

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