Senior Dam Safety Engineer

bba; Trail; On-site; CAD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Dam Safety Engineer to work in either Vancouver or Trail. This role involves overseeing dam safety evaluations, providing construction supervision, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a Civil Engineering degree, 15+ years of experience in dam safety, and be registered as a professional engineer. The firm promotes a culture of expertise and growth, offering competitive salaries from $147,500 to $200,000, along with various benefits and rewards.

Benefits

Annual premium program

Access to a time bank

Group insurance plan starting day one

Retirement saving plan

Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant professional experience in dam safety.
• Previous involvement with at least three dam safety reviews.
• Ability to travel and perform site work as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee dam safety evaluations, monitoring, and testing programs.
• Perform design and stability/deformation and seepage analysis for dams.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Client-oriented

Focused on results

Business acumen

Action-oriented

Ability to make quality decisions

Organizational agility

Ability to develop competencies

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Current registration with EGBC

Tools

Modelling software for geotechnical structures

Job description

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.

At BBA, you get many benefits...

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• Long-term hiring (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.