Our client, an award-winning, employee-owned engineering and construction company specializing in dams, natural resources and water-related projects, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Dams and Hydropower) to join their team in Vancouver. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering compensation in the range of $165-250k, along with extended health benefits, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership and retirement contribution matching.
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Dams and Hydropower with a strong technical background to help deliver exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate is a proven Seller-Doer and a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with 15+ years of experience in water resources and extensive experience analyzing and evaluating dam structures.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
- Identify project opportunities, actively pursue opportunities, and prepare proposals.
- Manage projects by establishing project deliverables, developing the project team, manage changes to project scope, establish communication plans, and monitor and control project work.
- Collection and analysis of field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
- Manage the scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of all project phases.
- Supervise the preparation of project reports, grant proposals, and other documentation for stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or a related field.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
- Eligibility and motivation to pursue US PE licensure is an asset.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field, with specific experience in dam removal or water resource management.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale environmental restoration projects.
- Proficiency in environmental modeling software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
- Strong communication, technical and analytical skills.
- Travel to project sites may be required.
- Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Ability to get along and work effectively with others.
Please email your resume to Tyler Admiraal at tadmiraal@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
