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Type of position:

Régulier

Your future role on our team… BBA is looking for a Dam Safety Engineer to be situated in either its Vancouver, BC or Trail, BC office. You will be the technical reference for detailed engineering and constructability in the field of dam construction, geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and foundation engineering.

Regardless of whether you join the Vancouver, BC team or the Trail, BC team, you will be collaborating with individuals in your office and across the country and the Americas toward one bottom line. Your impact will come from collaborating with these teams to bring high quality, technical, creative solutions to our clients. BBA will support your growth and development and encourages knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

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

Oversee reporting including Dam Safety Reviews, and Dam Safety Inspections

Support the development of detailed design engineering and tender packages

Perform design and stability/deformation and seepage analysis for dams, and other foundations

Providing construction supervision and oversight

Plan, tender, and supervise geotechnical investigation programs

Evaluate geotechnical exploration and test results to interpreting and characterize subsurface conditions, and prepare reports and memorandums, including geotechnical baseline reports

Direct changes to project operations, where necessary, to ensure the safety of dams and of appurtenant facilities in emergency circumstances

Provide mentorship to junior staff

Participate in business development activities including: leading proposals, preparing technical papers and attending conferences

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Client-oriented





Focused on results

Committed to the firm’s success

Business acumen (internal/external entrepreneurship)

Action-oriented

Ability to make quality decisions (clear and wise decisions)

Ability to develop the competencies of direct reports and others

Autonomous (career)

Organizational agility

Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university with a focus on geotechnical engineering

15+ years of relevant professional experience in dam safety

Current registration with EGBC (or equivalent) as a professional engineer

Previous involvement with at least three dam safety reviews

Current knowledge of the British Columbia Dam Safety Regulation, CDA Dam Safety Guidelines and other international dam safety standards

In the case of mining dams, current knowledge of the regulations applicable to the Mines Act and the Health, Safety and Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia and the CDA Dam Safety Guidelines

Profound knowledge in the fields of geotechnical engineering and soil mechanics and applicable codes, standards, procedures, safety and other regulatory requirements and guidelines

Professional engineer designation with EGBC or equivalent

Skills in engineering, including advanced slope stability and geotechnical foundation analysis, design of geotechnical structures and soil structure interaction and relevant modelling software

Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.



Additional languages such as Spanish or French are an asset

Ability to travel and perform site work, where required

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

Annual base salary between – $147,500 to $200,000

Annual premium program for regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, You Get Many Perks…

Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop

A corporate culture that values expertise

Participation in innovation projects

Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally

Long-term hiring (not just project-based)

Compelling growth opportunities to match your ambitions

Growing business with many opportunities

About BBA BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.

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📌 Senior Dam Safety Engineer (Trail)
🏢 BBA Consultants
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