SNC-Lavalin Engineers, founded in 1911, has been active internationally for nearly 40 years establishing a multicultural network that spans every continent. SNC-Lavalin Power division provides a full range of services from planning and feasibility studies through engineering, procurement and construction to startup and commissioning. The Thermal Power Group (SNC-Lavalin Constructors) operates as an independent business unit reporting directly into the office of the president of the SNC-Lavalin Group. While Thermal Power has the ability to draw on the worldwide talent and financial resources of SNC-Lavalin Group, it manages all aspects of its work using its proven processes and systems under its guidelines. With roots back to 1938, Thermal Power is considered a world leader in the engineering, procurement and construction of a broad range of thermal power projects. SNC-Lavalin's Chemicals and Petroleum division is recognized worldwide for its ability to carry out a broad range of projects under a variety of challenging conditions. The company employs more than 15,000 people in offices throughout the United States, Canada and is currently working in more than 100 countries.