Senior Project Engineer - Civil

Job Description

Join us in transforming today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow, and make a difference for our planet and future generations.

For more than 30 years, Boralex has been providing renewable and affordable energy for everyone. With a team of over 800 employees, the company operates renewable energy assets with more than 3 GW of installed capacity and is developing a 6.8 GW project portfolio across wind, solar, and energy storage technologies.

Expertise Department

The Expertise Department plays a key role in providing strategic knowledge and innovative solutions across our organization. It ensures a high level of technical expertise, supports decision-making, and helps teams optimize their practices and performance.

Reporting to the Civil/Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer will play a key role in the planning, execution, and technical support of major civil interventions on our operating assets, primarily hydroelectric generating stations and wind farms.

You will play an important role in

Reporting to the Civil/Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer will play a key role in the planning, execution, and technical support of major civil interventions on our operating assets, primarily hydroelectric generating stations and wind farms.

Technical Management and Operations Project Support

• Plan, structure, and oversee major civil and structural rehabilitation projects (dams, concrete structures, buildings, foundations, and roads), from the definition phase through project completion.
• Actively support Operations and Maintenance teams during planned and corrective interventions, including root cause analysis and the recommendation of sustainable corrective actions.

Asset Inspection, Integrity, and Sustainability

• Conduct or coordinate technical inspections of civil and structural assets (dams, spillways, buildings, powerhouse structures, and wind turbine structures).
• Assess asset condition, analyze risks associated with their state, and provide prioritized technical recommendations related to safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset sustainability.
• Define and improve inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation strategies for civil assets in accordance with industry best practices.

Coordination and Project Management

• Ensure technical coordination among internal stakeholders (Operations, Health & Safety, Procurement, Finance) and external stakeholders (engineering consulting firms, contractors, and suppliers).
• Participate in the development of cost estimates, schedules, execution strategies, and risk assessments for civil projects on operating assets.
• Support the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs), technical bid evaluations, and supplier selection.

Technical Expertise and Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a technical reference for the Civil Operations team, including remote support to sites and technical mentoring.
• Contribute to the development, updating, and implementation of maintenance standards, guidelines, and procedures related to civil and mechanical assets.
• Identify and collaborate on asset optimization opportunities (sustainability, reliability, performance, and lifecycle costs) in partnership with Project and Operations teams.

To succeed in this role, you must

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering and be a member of the Ordre des ing??nieurs du Qu??bec (OIQ).
• Have a strong interest in teamwork and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess eight (8) years of relevant experience in civil and structural rehabilitation projects, including existing operating infrastructure (dams, concrete structures, industrial buildings, and foundations).
• Be proficient in both French and English, spoken and written.
• Be capable of serving as a technical reference for internal teams and operating sites, with a strong interest in and comfort with field work.
• Have project management skills and the ability to coordinate various project factors (health and safety, environment, schedule, budget, etc.).
• Demonstrate initiative and autonomy in carrying out assignments.
• Have a strong sense of accountability, quality, and risk management.

This position requires availability for frequent travel throughout Canada and the United States.