Senior Dam Safety Engineer/Project Manager

Job Description

AECOM Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Dam Safety Engineer / Project Manager to lead and deliver dam safety related projects.

The successful candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams and ensure projects adhere to the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) guidelines , as well as industry best practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with expertise in dam safety, regulatory compliance, and project management.

This role can be based out of any of our Canadian office locations with flexible hybrid work options.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to :

• Lead the delivery of dam safety and infrastructure projects, including inspections, assessments, and rehabilitation design.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams comprising engineers, environmental scientists, and other professionals to deliver successful projects.
• Ensure all projects comply with CDA guidelines, including conducting dam safety reviews, developing Emergency Preparedness Plans, and monitoring programs.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and client communications to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of geotechnical, hydrological, and structural engineering as related to dam safety.
• Develop proposals and contribute to business development efforts in dam safety and hydropower sectors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, regulators, and clients to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Mentor junior staff and foster technical development within the team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or a related field of engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada.
• 8+ years of experience in dam safety engineering and project management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CDA guidelines, hydropower, and water resource management.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 10+ years of experience in dam safety engineering and project management strongly preferred
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in hydropower, flood management, or other water resources projects.
• Familiarity with relevant software tools such as HEC-RAS, GeoStudio, and other modeling tools.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.