Provincial Engineer, BC

Position Details : Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range : $85,000 - $115,000, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and / or experience as it relates to the position.

Location : Flexible location within British Columbia, slight preference for locations near offices in Kamloops and Williams Lake.

Closing Deadline : May 13, 2024 (11 : 59PM EDT)

Who We Are

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation.

Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.

What You Will Do

As the Provincial Engineer, you will perform a full range of specialized technical services in British Columbia, including but not limited to :

Leading provincial dam safety efforts, contributing to dam safety reviews and performing field work, including inspections.

Contributing to Dam Emergency Plan and Operation Maintenance and Surveillance plan preparation.

• Leading the design, contract management, and cost estimation for wetland conservation infrastructure, including earthworks and water conveyance structures.
• Providing expert knowledge and leadership to the team in hydrotechnical and civil engineering, to assist with project proposals, planning, delivery and implementation, regulatory approvals and permitting.
• Contributing to team resource management, long-range planning, and budgeting with the provincial asset management team.
• Supervising a growing team of junior engineers and engineering technologists
• Maintaining DUC’s Permit to Practice with EGBC as the appointed Responsible Person.

Our ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment with minimal supervision and possess excellent team management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Project planning and implementation skills will be required to succeed in this position.

Requirements

• Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering degree or equivalent
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation with EGBC.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in hydrologic, hydraulic, water resources, geotechnical, or dam safety engineering, including experience with project design and construction.
• Ability to conduct field work, including remote dam safety inspections by truck or ATV.
• Strong planning, reporting and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and supervision skills.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required.

Assets

• Knowledge of and experience with hydrology and design flow estimation methods, preferably in British Columbia.
• Experience with Office 365, AutoDesk, HEC-RAS, HEC-SSP, HEC-HMS and other hydrologic / hydraulic modelling software, GIS, or GeoStudio.
• Experience in the design of dams or earth berms (including water control structures), as well as dam safety, including Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Guidelines, and British Columbia Dam Safety Regulation, considered a strong asset.
• Contract and construction management considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will also have an affinity to the outdoors, conservation and the world of waterfowl.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks’ vacation with additional paid personal and sick days
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package
• The option for a hybrid or remote work arrangement.
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