Provincial Engineer, BC

at  Ducks Unlimited Canada

Position Details: Full-time, Permanent
Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Location: Flexible location within British Columbia, slight preference for locations near offices in Kamloops and Williams Lake.
Closing Deadline: May 13, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)

WHO WE ARE

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation. Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.

REQUIREMENTS

• Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering degree or equivalent
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation with EGBC.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in hydrologic, hydraulic, water resources, geotechnical, or dam safety engineering, including experience with project design and construction.
• Ability to conduct field work, including remote dam safety inspections by truck or ATV.
• Strong planning, reporting and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and supervision skills.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required.

As the Provincial Engineer, you will perform a full range of specialized technical services in British Columbia, including but not limited to:

• Leading provincial dam safety efforts, contributing to dam safety reviews and performing field work, including inspections. Contributing to Dam Emergency Plan and Operation Maintenance and Surveillance plan preparation.
• Leading the design, contract management, and cost estimation for wetland conservation infrastructure, including earthworks and water conveyance structures.
• Providing expert knowledge and leadership to the team in hydrotechnical and civil engineering, to assist with project proposals, planning, delivery and implementation, regulatory approvals and permitting.
• Contributing to team resource management, long-range planning, and budgeting with the provincial asset management team.
• Supervising a growing team of junior engineers and engineering technologists
• Maintaining DUC’s Permit to Practice with EGBC as the appointed Responsible Person.

Our ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment with minimal supervision and possess excellent team management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Project planning and implementation skills will be required to succeed in this position.