Dam Safety Engineer

DMC Engineering•Kelowna, BC

21h•CA$75,000 - CA$95,000

About The Position

DMC, an employee-owned engineering consulting firm in BC, is growing, and we’re looking for a Dam Safety Engineer who’s ready to help us keep the momentum moving. Our expanding team works across British Columbia, delivering practical, high‑quality engineering grounded in strong fundamentals and a culture built on collaboration and grounded problem solving. With more than 60 years of collective experience in our corner, we bring technical depth and a mentoring culture that keeps people learning, growing, and stepping confidently into bigger roles. We are seeking a candidate that is proficient in project management, hydrologic/watershed analysis and modelling, hydraulic structure modelling, and design. The candidate would ideally have client liaison experience and be proficient in preparing technical memos and reports. The successful candidate’s duties will include participating in undertaking dam safety reviews, annual dam safety inspections, dam breach, inundation and consequence classification assessments, preparation of dam emergency plans, preparation of design of appurtenant hydraulic structures, and hydrology and numerical flow modelling. Travel throughout British Columbia and Yukon may be required in this position. DMC’s Infrastructure Group supports a wide range of projects, including linear infrastructure development, commercial and industrial structures, natural hazard mitigation, dam engineering, and marine facilities. Our clients include provincial agencies, municipalities, utilities, First Nation communities, architects, developers, and contractors throughout BC. We take pride in delivering work that’s grounded, reliable, and built to stand the test of time which is the engineering equivalent of a clean beat.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resource Engineering (minimum)
Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience
Knowledge of Canadian Dam Safety Guidelines, Associated Technical Bulletins, and the BC Dam Safety Regulations
Knowledge of standard computer hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software packages such as RMC-BestFit, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-8, FLO-2D
Registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in BC
Strong technical writing, communication, and project coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision
Previous project management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean driving record
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Strong work ethic with a drive to excel and deliver high‑quality work
Effective communicator with excellent oral and written skills
Able to work independently or collaboratively within a team environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience participating in dam safety reviews
Familiarity with the BC Extreme Flood Project guidance documents
Familiarity with the EGBC Professional Practice Guideline Legislated Dam Safety Reviews in BC
Familiarity with geotechnical and/or structural aspects of dam safety
Familiarity with environmental permitting, legislation and regulations including the Riparian Area Regulation and the Water Sustainability Act
Experience with taking projects from proposal stage through conceptual design, detailed design, and construction
Knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and the BC Supplement to TAC Geometric Design Guide
Business development skills