Dam Safety Engineer
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- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Conduct dam safety inspections and condition assessments of dams, reservoirs, spillways, and related infrastructure.
- Conduct, or assist in conducting, formal Dam Safety Reviews and Annual Performance Reviews in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry guidelines.
- Assist in the development and implementation of dam safety monitoring programs.
- Confirm that dams are being operated and maintained in compliance with provincial and federal dam safety regulations and industry standards (e.g., Canadian Dam Association guidelines).
- Participate in risk assessments and Potential Failure Mode Analyses.
- Support regulatory reporting and communication with provincial authorities.
- Assist in the design and evaluation of rehabilitation, remediation, and improvement projects for dam infrastructure.
- Review engineering reports, drawings, and technical documentation prepared by consultants.
- Perform engineering calculations and modelling.
- Review and analyze monitoring & instrumentation data.
- Support planning, budgeting, and execution of dam safety projects including inspections, upgrades, and repairs.
- Coordinate with contractors, owners representatives, consultants, and internal teams during project implementation.
- Provide technical input during construction and commissioning activities.
- Prepare technical reports, inspection documentation, and regulatory submissions.
- Maintain accurate records of dam safety activities, monitoring data, and engineering evaluations.
- Communicate technical findings and recommending remedial measures to management and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical or water resources engineering or a related field.
- Must hold Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and be registered with, or immediately eligible to register with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in civil engineering, with a focus on dam engineering principles.
- Experience with the engineering design and construction of infrastructure such as dams, engineered containment ponds, Tailings Storage Facilities, freshwater reservoirs, embankments and hydraulic structures.
- Demonstrated success in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects with a focus on timeliness and budget control.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, with a collaborative approach to team and stakeholder engagement.
- The role involves field inspections and office-based tasks requiring flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to travel.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence.
- Adaptable to flexible work schedule when required to meet deadlines.
- Real flexibility;
- Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
- Access to a free telehealth service;
- Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;
- A hybrid work arrangement;
- A full range of benefits (including cost-sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);
- A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.