Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Type of position:  Regular

Your future role on our team…
BBA is looking for a Dam Safety Engineer to be situated in either its Vancouver, BC or Trail, BC office. You will be the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in the field of dam construction, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering. Regardless of whether you join the Vancouver, BC team or the Trail, BC team, you will be collaborating with individuals in your office and across the country and the Americas toward one bottom line.

Your impact will come from collaborating with these teams to bring high quality, technical, creative solutions to our clients. BBA will support your growth and development and encourages knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

Develop and oversee dam safety related geotechnical and multidisciplinary evaluations of dams, monitoring and testing programs, and analysis of results.

Oversee reporting including Dam Safety Reviews, and Dam Safety Inspections.

Support the development of detailed design engineering and tender packages.

Perform design and stability/deformation and seepage analysis for dams, and other foundations.

Providing construction supervision and oversight.

Plan, tender, and supervise geotechnical investigation programs.

Evaluate geotechnical exploration and test results to interpreting and characterize subsurface conditions, and prepare reports and memorandums, including geotechnical baseline reports.

Direct changes to project operations, where necessary, to ensure the safety of dams and of appurtenant facilities in emergency circumstances.

Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Participate in business development activities including leading proposals, preparing technical papers and attending conferences.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Client-oriented

Focused on results

Committed to the firm’s success

Business acumen (internal/external entrepreneurship)

Action-oriented

Ability to make quality decisions (clear and wise decisions)

Ability to develop the competencies of direct reports and others

Autonomous (career)

Organizational agility

Overview of certifications and job requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university with a focus on geotechnical engineering

15+ years of relevant professional experience in dam safety

Current registration with EGBC (or equivalent) as a professional engineer

Previous involvement with at least three dam safety reviews

Current knowledge of the British Columbia Dam Safety Regulation, CDA Dam Safety Guidelines and other international dam safety standards

In the case of mining dams, current knowledge of the regulations applicable to the Mines Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia and the CDA Dam Safety Guidelines

Profound knowledge in the fields of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics and applicable codes, standards, procedures, safety and other regulatory requirements and guidelines

Professional engineer designation with EGBC or equivalent

Skills in engineering, including advanced slope stability and geotechnical foundation analysis, design of geotechnical structures and soil structure interaction and relevant modelling software

Excellent spoken and written English communication skills. Additional languages such as Spanish or French are an asset.

Ability to travel and perform site work, where required

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

Annual base salary between $147,500 to $200,000

Annual premium program for regular employees.

Access to a time bank.

Onsite mobility premium.

Cellphone Program.

Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees.

Retirement saving plan for regular employees.

Vacation and sick leave.

Premium offered through the Employee Referral program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to: market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

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