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Sr. Engineer (Dam Safety Surveillance, Peace Area)

Fort St. John

FULL TIME

December 2, 2024

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Sr. Engineer (Dam Safety Surveillance, Peace Area)
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Fort St. John Site C Constr Ofc
Employment type: Permanent Region: Northern Interior
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Resident
Annual salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00
What you'll do
This position is a Full Time Regular Dam Safety Engineer position working with the Peace River Dam Safety Team
stationed at Site C and WAC Bennett Dams. As the Dam Safety Engineer you will be responsible for the following activities
for W.A.C Bennett Dam, Peace Canyon Dam and Site C Dam:

  • 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.

  • Following commissioning of the Site C there will be a transition period over which the Dam Safety Engineer will fully take
over all responsibilities for the Dam Safety Surveillance program at site
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.

#CPGN1 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.

Location: Fort St. John, British Columbia , V1J 1X7

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays. Date Posted: 2024-12-02 Closing Date: 2024-12-13
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