Senior Dam Safety Engineer

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?

Overview of certifications and job requirements

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

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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...

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.

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