Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer - BC

Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer - BC Tetra Tech is adding a

Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

to our

Western Canada Dam Engineering

team based in

Vancouver or Nanaimo, BC .

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are

Leading with Science™

to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry‑leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

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 $145,000 - $200,000 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:

Perform dam inspections for dam safety related work, including annual operation inspections.

Develop and oversee dam safety related geotechnical evaluations of dams, monitoring and testing programs, and analysis of results.

Oversee reporting including required DSRs, DSIs and assessment and design reports.

Supporting the development of detailed design plans and tender documents.

Support Construction Management activities including full time inspections.

Management of clients, projects, deliverables, proposal writing, cost estimating, scheduling.

Manage the progress and development of remedial designs of earth and rock fill embankment dams, and various other water‑impounding structures.

Provide dam safety training and mentorship to junior staff and clients.

Report and present findings to clients and regulators.

Undertake project‑based travel and site work, both within Western Canada and beyond as required. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client needs.

Lead report preparation, able to prepare or direct completion of technical documents including descriptions of investigations, results, conclusions and recommendations for review by senior staff.

Participate in Business Development (BD) activities including preparing or providing input to proposals, and conferences.

Display a ‘safety first’ attitude, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to Company health and safety policy and procedures.

Executing projects in compliance with Tetra Tech Canada Quality Management System procedures, communicate with team and client, reconcile financials, and archive files upon completion.

Maintaining current knowledge of leading‑edge dam safety and project management practices.

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:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering required. Master’s in Engineering is preferable.

15+ years of demonstrable dam safety experience which includes working with CDA guidance documents, BC Dam Safety documents, HSRC Code, dam safety evaluations, and dam engineering analysis, design and construction.

Registered P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) in British Columbia and/or Alberta/other provinces.

Proficient with various design software e.g. GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, etc.), Rocscience, AllPile, and/or HEC‑RAS, AutoCAD and ArcGIS software.

Ability to work independently and make decisions with input and review from senior staff/management would be considered an asset.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience writing technical reports and project proposals would be considered an asset.

Strong organizational skills with project management capabilities would be considered an asset.

Confident in managing professional relationships including liaison with clients would be considered an asset.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include (if applicable):

Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.

Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times.

We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the 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.

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