Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer – Dam Design & CFD Lead

Klohn Crippen Berger Consultoria Ltda; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Vacation policy aligned to experience

Paid OT and sick days

Flexible benefits (RRSP, social and 3p

Mental well-being initiatives

Commitment to ESG

Job summary

KCB's Vancouver office seeks a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to lead hydrodynamic modeling, fluid‑structure interactions, and advanced simulations for water infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, design from feasibility to construction, and delivering practical solutions.

The successful candidate will have 10–15 years of hydrotechnical consulting experience, a BC PE or eligibility, and proficiency with Flow 3D.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia or eligible.
• Master's or PhD degree in Hydrotechnical or Civil Engineering.
• 10–15 years of hydrotechnical experience in consulting or owner/operator settings.
• Proficiency with CFD tools such as Flow 3D.
• Experience leading and conducting transient hydraulic and CFD analyses.
• Business development experience e.g., writing, and leading proposals.
• Strong technical knowledge and design capabilities in civil engineering, specifically related to dams, from feasibility to detailed design.
• Have large conventional hydro and pump storage experience (i.e., over 50−100 MW).
• Ability to interface with other disciplines and understand the geotechnical, civil‑structural, and mechanical design aspects and drawings of a project.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals and with Clients.
• Proven record of project management and client management.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills in English, with demonstrated competent report writing skills.
• Construction site experience.
• Experience performing dam safety reviews and inspections.
• The capability to manage $1Million+ projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams from concept to construction support.
• Act as a technical resource within project teams.
• Provide progress reports to Clients and senior management.
• Attend site visits to gather information as required to complement design activities.
• Lead dam safety reviews, either as a discipline or overall lead.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients professionally.
• Comply with quality management systems and suggest improvements.
• Engage in business and professional development activities.
• Develop and mentor younger team members.

Skills

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English communication

Client management

Project management

Hydrotechnical design

CFD analysis

Business development

Education

Master's degree in Hydrotechnical or Civil Engineering

PhD in Hydrotechnical or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (BC) license or eligibility

Tools

Flow 3D

Job description

KCB's Vancouver office seeks a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to lead hydrodynamic modeling, fluid‑structure interactions, and advanced simulations for water infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, design from feasibility to construction, and delivering practical solutions.

The successful candidate will have 10–15 years of hydrotechnical consulting experience, a BC PE or eligibility, and proficiency with Flow 3D.