Dam Safety Specialist
Core
Support dam safety reviews, inspections, and condition assessments for embankment, concrete, and tailings dams across municipal, provincial, and mining sectors.
Role type
Junior to Mid-level Dam Safety Specialist (Geotechnical/Civil Engineering)
Builds
Dam safety management plans, OMS manuals, emergency plans, technical reports, and risk assessments.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical / Water Resources / Mining Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dam safety inspection, geotechnical investigation support, seepage and slope stability analysis, field monitoring, technical report writing, multidisciplinary coordination, project management basics
Preferred skills
EIT registration, P.Eng. progression, Master's degree, familiarity with CDA/BC dam regulations, geotechnical software proficiency (GeoStudio, PLAXIS, Rocscience), construction QA/QC experience
Technologies
GeoStudio SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, PLAXIS, Rocscience Slide2/RS2, FLAC, gINT/OpenGround, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS
Responsibilities
Assist with dam safety inspections (DSIs), dam safety reviews (DSRs), and condition assessments; Support geotechnical investigations including drilling and borehole logging; Conduct engineering analyses for seepage and slope stability; Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; Assist with development of dam safety management plans and emergency plans; Support project management tasks including scheduling and budgeting
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC