Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer - BC

Tetra Tech; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer to lead projects ensuring dam safety management. The ideal candidate has 10–20 years of experience in geotechnical engineering and a strong understanding of safety evaluations and remediation designs. This role offers a hybrid work culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Flexible work/life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of experience required.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
• Must possess a valid BC Class 5 driver's license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Project management of small and medium multidiscipline projects.
• Conducting dam safety reviews and remediation designs.
• Analyzing field data and preparing engineering reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio 2007

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer to our Western Canada Dam Engineering team based in Vancouver or Nanaimo, BC. This role will support dam engineering and traditional geotechnical projects. Projects will be related to dam safety management, dam stability evaluations, investigation and instrumentation programs, design and construction monitoring and mine site reclamation.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

The salary range for this position is $110K - $175K per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Your Role

• Project management of small and medium multidiscipline projects including budget, schedule and quality control.
• Proposal and project report writing and review.
• Evaluating geologic conditions and geotechnical characteristics for assessment and design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures and earth structures.
• Planning and supervising geotechnical investigations.
• Conducting dam safety reviews and completing remediation designs.
• Conducting or review of slope stability and embankment assessments and completing designs.
• Conducting seismic assessments.
• Analyzing field data and preparing detailed engineering reports and recommendations.
• Communicating with clients and sub-consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Supervising and reviewing construction monitoring activities for various projects.
• Periodic travel, including overnight stays, to project sites to oversee field investigations, construction QA/QC activities, audits, or other activities will be required.
• Collaborating as a team member and mentoring junior staff.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological Engineering or similar.
• 10-20 years of experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, GeoStudio 2007 Products and MS Office.
• Good time management skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to contribute to the project by being a team player.
• Travel will be required in this position. Must be physically capable of performing the required field duties.
• Must possess a valid BC Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
• Eligible for registration as an EGBC and APEGA Professional Engineer.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.
• Hybrid work culture with tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.

Explore open positions at tetratech.com/careers.