Civil Engineer
- Powell River, BC, Canada
Salary range: $95,000 – $125,000 · Full-time
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- Salary range: $95,000 – $125,000
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Original job description
Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management BC, the Civil Engineer will be part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project technicians that maintains and upgrades our British Columbia hydroelectric facilities.
The Civil Engineer serves as project manager for selected civil and dam safety projects and is accountable for their successful delivery. The role is also responsible for the administration and oversight of the British Columbia Dam Safety Program, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and effective implementation of dam safety requirements.
On-site location: Powell River, BC
Salary range: $95,000 – $125,000
Main Responsibilities
The Civil Engineer serves as project manager for selected civil and dam safety projects and is accountable for their successful delivery. The role is also responsible for the administration and oversight of the British Columbia Dam Safety Program, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance and effective implementation of dam safety requirements.
On-site location: Powell River, BC
Salary range: $95,000 – $125,000
Main Responsibilities
- Champion and promote Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSS&E) across all activities, and ensure proactive compliance with HSS&E requirements by contractors, consultants, and project teams.
- Manage the dam safety program and ensure compliance with the Water Sustainability Act and Dam Safety Regulation in British Columbia, applicable Canadian standards, and BRNA’s internal dam safety policy:
- Ensure rigorous follow‑up and implementation of dam safety inspection, maintenance, repairs and recommendations arising from the dam safety program.
- Support operations teams in conducting inspections and reconnaissance visits.
- Develop internal inspection templates and review third‑party inspection reports.
- Act as the primary point of contact for permitting and regulatory follow‑up related to dam safety.
- Train and inform internal stakeholders on dam safety program requirements.
- Ensure successful management of Civil & Dam Safety projects, meeting quality, cost, schedule, and HSS&E objectives, including:
- Leading all project phases from planning through closeout, in compliance with all policies, procedures, HSS&E requirements, frameworks and applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
- Managing budgets, forecasts, scope, risks, and change control.
- Managing external consultants and technical resources.
- Act as a technical expert and liaise with internal and external resources with respect to civil engineering.
- Overseeing contract administration, including RFPs, tendering, awards, compliance, quality assurance, and finalization.
- Member of a Canadian engineering association in civil engineering.
- Experience in managing industrial or hydroelectric projects. PMP certification or formal training in project management preferred.
- Practical experience in dam safety and associated regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and effectively manage HSS&E risks.
- Well-developed technical understanding in hydroelectricity, dams, and power generation required to address project‑related technical issues, particularly as they pertain to hydraulic structures, dams, and buildings.
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to review, interpret, and apply technical specifications, drawings, and documentation.
- Structured, organized, and disciplined approach to work, with strong communication skills and the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing multifunctional teams, including contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants.
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Responsibilities
Manage the British Columbia Dam Safety Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective inspections, maintenance, repairs, and follow-up. Lead civil and dam safety projects from planning through closeout, managing project delivery, budgets, risks, contractors, consultants, and technical coordination while meeting quality, schedule, cost, and HSS&E objectives.
Requirements
Candidates must be members of a Canadian engineering association in civil engineering and have experience managing industrial or hydroelectric projects, with practical dam safety and regulatory experience. They should bring technical knowledge of dams and hydroelectric facilities, HSS&E risk management, project and contract management, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; PMP certification or formal project management training is preferred.
Skills
- Dam Safety Program Management
- Civil Engineering
- Project Management
- Hydroelectric Projects
- Regulatory Compliance
- Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Risk Management
- Budget and Forecast Management
- Scope and Change Control
- Contract Administration
- Consultant and Contractor Management
- Technical Report Review
- Inspection and Maintenance Planning
- Problem-Solving and Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Civil Engineering
- Dam Safety
- Hydroelectric Facilities
- Water Sustainability Act
- Dam Safety Regulation
- Canadian Standards
- Project Management
- PMP
- Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Dam Inspections
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Permitting
- Hydraulic Structures
- Power Generation
- Budget Management
- Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Change Control
- Contract Administration
- RFPs
- Tendering
- Quality Assurance
- Engineering Consultants
- Technical Specifications
- Engineering Drawings
- Microsoft Office
- Asset Management
- Renewable Energy