Senior Project Engineer - Civil

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.

🏡 Welcome to the 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 ingénieurs du Québec (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.