Intermediate Civil Engineer - Dams

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come

In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow as a dams engineering professional and project leader while collaborating with experienced dam engineers and technical specialists across GHD’s Canadian and global business. You will contribute to meaningful projects that help deliver safe, sustainable, and innovative solutions for our clients and communities.

Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

Who are we looking for?

GHD’s Dams Group is seeking an experienced Intermediate Dams Engineer to join our growing dams and hydropower practice, based in our Vancouver, British Columbia office.

We are looking for a well-rounded dams engineer with experience across dam engineering and dam safety, combined with demonstrated project management and client-facing capabilities.

The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of dam projects, taking responsibility for technical delivery and smaller projects or work packages while collaborating with GHD’s multidisciplinary specialists in Canada and internationally.

This role is well suited to an engineer who has developed a strong technical foundation and is ready to take greater responsibility for projects, clients and technical coordination, while continuing to develop toward a senior technical or project leadership role.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake and coordinate engineering studies, assessments and designs for existing and new dams and associated infrastructure.
• Support and undertake dam safety activities, including inspections, performance assessments, Dam Safety Reviews, risk assessments and development of recommendations for investigation, monitoring or remediation.
• Manage smaller projects and multidisciplinary work packages, with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, deliverables and client communication.
• Coordinate technical inputs from geotechnical, geological, hydrotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental and other disciplines.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications and other project deliverables.
• Participate in field investigations, dam inspections and construction activities, including providing engineering support during construction.
• Work directly with clients to understand their needs, communicate technical findings, resolve project issues and support successful project outcomes.
• Develop practical, risk-informed engineering solutions that consider dam safety, constructability, operations, environmental requirements and client objectives.
• Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates and technical submissions, and support GHD’s broader client relationship and business development activities.
• Support and mentor junior engineers and technical staff while working collaboratively with senior engineers and technical specialists.
• Collaborate with GHD’s dams teams across Canada and internationally, with opportunities to contribute to both Western Canadian and international projects.

What you bring to the team:

• A degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Structural or a related engineering discipline.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligibility to obtain registration, including eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC where applicable.
• Typically 5-10 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, with meaningful experience in dams, hydropower or related water-retaining infrastructure.
• A broad understanding of dam engineering and dam safety, with the ability to work across disciplines rather than being limited to a single technical specialty.
• Experience with one or more dam types, which may include embankment, concrete or other water-retaining structures.
• Knowledge and experience across several aspects of dam engineering, which may include dam safety, geotechnical assessment, slope stability, seepage, hydrotechnical assessments, spillways and outlet works, seismic assessment, risk assessment, rehabilitation and dam upgrades.
• Experience participating in or coordinating dam inspections, dam safety assessments or Dam Safety Reviews.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and coordinating inputs from different technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including development and management of scope, schedule, budget, resources and deliverables.
• Experience managing smaller projects or technical work packages with appropriate oversight from senior project and technical leaders.
• Confidence working directly with clients, including participation in meetings, presentation of technical findings and coordination of project requirements.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and defensible engineering reports and recommendations.
• Working knowledge of relevant Canadian regulations, standards, dam safety guidelines and current industry practices.
• A commitment to technical quality and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork and travel within Canada and internationally as required.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline will be favorably regarded.
• Participation in professional associations and the broader dams industry is encouraged.

Salary range: $77,550 - $129,250. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.