Hydropower
KCB has a long history of participation in some of the largest and most complex engineering projects in the world. For over 70 years, we have been one of Canada’s leading hydroelectric engineering companies that have helped develop resources, provide energy, reclaim landscapes, build communities, and stimulate economies.
Our multidisciplinary team provides a complete range of integrated engineering services across all stages of hydroelectric design from initial green-field site layouts to constructed and commissioned projects. With technical acumen in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Hydrotechnical, Mechanical, Electrical, Protection and Controls Engineers; CADD and GIS Technicians, our experience spans all facets of hydroelectric power and heavy civil water resources projects and is complemented by our focus in areas such as environmental studies and regulatory assistance.
Our Global Hydropower Presence
- Western Canada keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_down
For over 70 years, KCB has delivered complete multi-disciplinary expertise to keep British Columbia’s hydropower facilities safe, efficient and ready for a clean-energy future.
- Northwest United States keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_down
Our history in the Pacific Northwest includes work on the landmark powerhouse, the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Facility in Washington state. KCB has brought deep hydropower expertise, global innovation and local presence to Washington’s clean-energy infrastructure for decades.
- South America keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_down
For many years KCB has been involved in some of Colombia’s largest, most complex hydro-electric projects such as the Ituango Dam.
- Asia keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_down
KCB served as lead civil works designer for the Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric project, one of the largest hydropower dams in Laos. We led all aspects of design for the diversion cofferdams, the RCC main dam to the underground waterways, powerhouse, spillways and saddle dams.
- Australasia keyboard_arrow_down keyboard_arrow_down
KCB brings seven decades of global hydropower experience to rebuilding critical dam infrastructure and pumped-hydro storage to clients across Australia. Our recent work includes acting as Owner’s Engineer for the Paradise Dam, near Bundaberg, Queensland.
Hydropower Services
Hydroelectric Facility Design
Hydroelectric Facility Upgrades and Refurbishments
Dam Rehabilitation and Maintenance
Dam Safety Reviews
Due Diligence
Featured Hydropower Projects
Site C Clean Energy Project
The 1,100 MW Site C Clean Energy Project is currently under construction on the Peace River in northeast British Columbia, Canada. The project includes a 60 m-high, 1,050 m-long earthfill […]