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 peoplelearning, growing, and stepping confidently into bigger roles.

Weare seeking a candidate that is proficient in project management,hydrologic/watershed analysis and modelling, hydraulic structuremodelling, 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, annualdam safety inspections, dam breach, inundation and consequenceclassification 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, FirstNation communities, architects, developers, and contractors throughoutBC. We take pride in delivering work that’s grounded,



reliable, andbuilt to stand the test of time which is the engineering equivalent of a clean beat.

Qualifications

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

Solid 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

Supplementary Skills

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

Familiaritywith environmental permitting, legislation and regulations includingthe 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 The Rewards: Inexchange for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highlycompetitive annual salary along with a comprehensive benefits package,including:

Extended health and dental coverage

Long term disability insurance

Profit sharing opportunities

Reimbursement of applicable professional membership dues

Employee share options

Opportunities for paid training and professional development (role dependent)

Upon joining DMC, you will be welcomed into a close-knit and cohesive organization with excellent company culture and a range of social events. Ourteam brings deep experience across a wide range of consulting services,supporting First Nation communities, provincial agencies,municipalities, architects, developers, and contracting firms throughoutBC. Backed by a trusted network of associates, we’re able to scale our expertise across western Canada and beyond keeping projects moving and the momentum strong.

📌 Dam Safety Engineer (Kelowna)
🏢 DMC Engineering
📍 Kelowna