Senior Dam Safety Engineer
Location: Kelowna, Vancouver, or Calgary
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive salary + Full Benefits + Bonus Program
Twin Staffing has partnered with one of Western Canada’s top multi-disciplinary environmental and engineering consultancies to recruit a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to lead and grow a highly respected practice area. This role offers a unique opportunity to take the reins on complex dam safety projects across a range of sectors—hydroelectric, municipal, mining, and water resources—while playing a pivotal leadership role in the company’s long-term growth.
If you're a seasoned dam safety expert who thrives on responsibility, client impact, and mentoring others, this is your chance to make a difference at one of the most people-first and technically advanced firms in the region.
What You’ll Do
As the Senior Dam Safety Engineer, you’ll:
- Lead dam safety reviews, inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness planning
- Oversee the design of rehabilitation and safety upgrades for embankment, concrete, and tailings dams
- Conduct advanced engineering analysis, including stability, seepage, seismic, and flood routing
- Plan and execute site inspections and instrumentation programs—analyzing piezometers, inclinometers, seepage systems, etc.
- Prepare regulatory-compliant reports, EPPs, design specs, and submissions to provincial and federal agencies
- Provide oversight during construction and implementation phases, ensuring field work aligns with engineering intent
- Collaborate directly with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to drive projects forward
- Mentor junior engineers, technologists, and EITs to build technical excellence within the team
- Manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and team resourcing
- Participate in proposal development, client engagement, and pursuit of new opportunities in the water infrastructure space
- Represent the firm in regulatory meetings, industry conferences, and technical forums
- Contribute to long-term planning, business strategy, and expansion of the dam safety discipline
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geological, or Water Resources Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- P.Eng. registration in British Columbia or eligible for transfer/registration
- 10+ years of progressive experience in dam safety, hydrotechnical, or geotechnical engineering
- Strong working knowledge of dam structures (embankment, concrete, tailings) and principles of risk-informed decision-making
- Familiarity with Canadian Dam Association (CDA) guidelines and other regulatory frameworks (e.g., ICOLD)
- Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex projects from assessment through construction
- Proficiency with relevant engineering software: GeoStudio (Slope/W, Seep/W), PLAXIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and others
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for regulatory-facing documentation
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and client relationship skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally for site inspections and regulatory meetings
- Deep commitment to safety, quality assurance, and ethical practice
Why This Role?
This is a high-visibility role in a company that’s growing responsibly and investing in the long game. You’ll step into a leadership position where you’ll have:
- Autonomy and influence on major infrastructure projects
- The ability to shape a growing practice area with full executive support
- Collaboration with industry-leading engineers, technologists, and environmental specialists
- Access to internal mentorship and career development pathways
- A flexible and inclusive culture that prioritizes work-life balance and employee well-being
Apply now through Twin Staffing to learn more about this career-defining opportunity. If you’re a dam safety leader who wants to work with purpose and grow a best-in-class team—we’d love to talk.