Senior Project Engineer - Dams- Regional Parks

Capital Regional District; Victoria; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Regional District is seeking a highly experienced engineer to lead dam safety program tasks, oversee routine surveillance, and drive project delivery for dam rehabilitation and safety initiatives. You will coordinate with staff and external consultants, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and guide the Dam Safety Management System.

With a P.Eng. designation or eligibility and at least 10 years of related experience, you will play a key role in building dam resiliency and

Qualifications

• Requires degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience.
• P.Eng. designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or eligibility for designation.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of project management, engineering tasks, and technical work in support of the Regional Parks Dam Safety Program.
• Conducts dam safety studies, assessments, and reviews and assists with planning operating and capital dam projects.
• Cooperates with staff and consultants, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collects, analyzes, and studies dam information and performance data; identifies unusual conditions and prepares responses and action plans.

Skills

communication

dam design

high-risk infra

standards & design

project management

contract management

MS Office

presentation skills

stakeholder relations

WorkSafeBC knowledge

regulations knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Opportunity

Req ID: 2035

Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services

Division: Regional Parks

Regular / Auxiliary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J21

Rate of Pay: $62.61 - $70.23 per hour

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: September 23, 2026

Closing Date: Competition will remain open until filled.

Summary

This position is accountable for dam safety and engineering related project work and is responsible for routine dam safety compliance activities, including surveillance of dams. The role supports the continued development and improvement of the Regional Parks Dam Safety Program, and involves completing routine dam related activities, as well as leading projects to resolve dam safety related issues. The role supports the important need to build the resiliency of the Regional Parks dams and reduce risk against hazards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of project management, engineering tasks, and technical work in support of the Regional Parks Dam Safety Program.
• Conducts dam safety related studies, assessments, and reviews, and assists with planning and prioritization of operating and capital dam projects.
• Works with staff and consultants, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collects, researches, analyzes, and studies technical dam information and performance data. Identifies unusual dam conditions and prepares responses and action plans.
• Performs and leads investigation of a variety of dam safety issues, including gathering information, consulting with external agencies, and identifying and selecting the preferred alternative for completing dam rehabilitation work.
• Coordinates, prepares and completes Dam Safety Program tasks, including:
• Dam surveillance activities, including inspections.
• Participating and leading related projects and initiatives.
• Preparation and updating of dam plans, manuals, and procedures.
• Supporting documentation of the formalized Dam Safety Management System.
• Monitoring compliance with regulations, licenses and agreements.
• Preparing and submitting documents to the Dam Safety Office.
• Provides professional certification of work within field of expertise including signing and sealing related design drawings and as-constructed drawings.
• Provides professional and technical expertise as well as guidance and direction.
• Updates and improves the Dam Safety Management System and related tools and processes.
• Monitors and tracks financial aspects of projects, including budgets, review of invoices, and recommendations for payments.
• Drafts staff reports, presents technical information and responds to related enquires.
• Makes recommendations and supports decision making, including preparing action plans, and project plans.
• Implements dam projects from scoping through design, construction and commissioning.
• Provides project oversight and project management ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provides contract administration duties, including:
• Prepares and reviews contract specifications, drawings, detailed cost estimates, requests for proposals, and tender documents.
• Receives, evaluates and recommends acceptance or rejection of tenders and proposals.
• Provides assistance, direction and clarification of contract intent to internal/external stakeholders.
• Provides contract oversight and administration including overseeing, directing, liaising and negotiating with contractor and/ or consultants.
• Reviews system operations and forecasts potential improvements prior to their need.
• Ensures current standards are adhered to for design, construction and operational matters.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and uses experience to evaluate and/or implement engineering standards and practices in compliance with federal and provincial guidelines and legislation.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and team-building skills are required.
• Detailed knowledge of embankment dam design, including knowledge of surveillance systems and performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience with high-risk type infrastructure, preferably with a range of dam types and sizes.
• A thorough knowledge of standards, materials, methods of construction and design, contract administration and engineering operations.
• Demonstrated experience with project management and project oversight working with complex and diverse initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience with contract management including providing direction and oversight while ensuring standards and expectations are met.
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer word processing, spreadsheet and project scheduling programs and databases.
• Excellent presentation skills with demonstrated ability to communicate complex, technical information to non-technical and technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.
• Knowledge of federal/provincial/municipal regulations, legislation, codes, standards and guidelines related to dams and water.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years' directly related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications

• Professional engineering (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) or eligibility for designation.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence

APPLICATIONS

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to [e-mail]

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.