Sr. Engineer (Dam Safety Surveillance, Peace Area - Fort St. John or Hudson's Hope)

Job Location: Fort St. John or Hudson's Hope

Employment type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)

Annual Salary: $109,700.00 - 138,700.00

No. of positions: 1

Closing date: April 30, 2026

What you'll do

  • This is a full-time, regular Dam Safety Engineer position with the Peace River Dam Safety Team. Staff are stationed at the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and the Site C Dam. In this role, you will be responsible for dam safety activities at the W.A.C. Bennett, Peace Canyon, and Site C dams, with primary responsibility for the W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon Dams. Please note there is flexibility for the successful candidate to be based out of either Fort St. John, BC or Hudson's Hope, BC.
  • Ongoing dam surveillance and performance assessment, including a formal annual data review, to determine if the actual performance meets the expected or design intent and so that conditions which might impact dam safety are identified in time for correction.
  • Implement, review and recommend changes to the surveillance plans for the Dam (to ensure that the plans are commensurate with the Consequence Classification).
  • Verifies that dam operations meet the dam safety requirements.
  • Identify and characterize any conditions which might threaten the dam or public safety and provide follow-up action.
  • Oversee the routine site inspection / reporting program and coordinates training of site inspectors.
  • Participate in the development of Operations Maintenance and Surveillance Manuals, as well as the development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans.
  • Prepare inspection reports, compliance reports and instrumentation monitoring plans for each site suitable for submission to the provincial Regulator.
  • Participate in periodic Dam Safety Reviews, deficiency investigations, capital projects at the assigned dams

What you bring

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Geotechnical, Geological, Structural, or Civil Engineering.
  • Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).
  • A minimum of 8 years' work experience in dam engineering and/or monitoring and surveillance of structures.
  • Effective communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage several projects/tasks concurrently.
  • Strong technical and report writing skills.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • A valid Class 5 Driver's License

What we offer

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
  • A lifetime pension
  • Flexible work model, depending on your role type
  • Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

  • If based at the Site C Construction Office, this location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 12%. If based at GMS, this location is eligible for a Remote Incentive of 20%. Remote Incentives are paid bi-weekly to employees working in eligible remote locations.
  • This location is eligible for Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit. The Extended Health Care Medical Travel Benefit is extended to Full-Time Regular, Part-Time Regular and Full-Time Temporary employees who are permanently working in eligible remote locations.

What else you should know

  • The job headquarters can be at either the Site C construction office or W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
  • The Dam Safety Engineer will be working as a team with other staff located in the region, including another Dam Safety Engineer and two Dam Safety Technologists located at at Site C and two Dam Safety Technologists located at W.A.C Bennett Dam.
  • A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5 in Good Standing.
  • Frequent travel for brief periods will be required.
  • As this position requires site work at the dams and reservoir slopes, must be able to hike over steep terrain.
  • Applicants with lesser qualifications and relevant experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered at the appropriate level.
  • Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment
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