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Dam Safety Expert/Engineering Professional

2 months ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Power Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Dam Safety Engineer/Engineering Specialist to join our Power Production – Hydro, Wind & Solar team at Nova Scotia Power. This is a permanent position that requires a strong technical background in dam safety and engineering.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement long-range plans for dam safety improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
  • Plan, develop, implement, and maintain the Dam Safety Management System.
  • Review, develop, and maintain the Dam Emergency Plans and Dam Safety Risk Registry.
  • Provide strategic direction and support budget and resource planning for dam safety-related work.
  • Provide technical review and guidance on engineering standards for the assessment, refurbishment, redevelopment, or replacement of water retaining and hydraulic control structures.
  • Review and provide feedback on significant modifications to dam/water retaining structures within NSPI's Hydro assets.
  • Participate in dam inspections, review and comment on dam inspection reports, and maintain a documented deficiency list for all dam structures.
  • Use diplomacy and strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills to create and maintain collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead and collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Act as a technical resource to support regulatory filings.
  • Lead Dam Safety Reviews (DSRs), updates to Operation Maintenance & Surveillance Manuals (OM&S), and Dam Emergency Plans (DEPs).
  • Keep abreast of industry developments, best practices, standards, regulations, and codes, including the Canadian Dam Safety Guidelines.
  • Perform or review equipment inspection and condition assessments.
  • Provide leadership support to NS Power's Hydro sites as required during emergency events.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience.
  • Master's degree or specialization in geotechnical, hydrotechnical, or structural engineering.
  • Strong technical knowledge and detailed design capabilities in dams and hydraulic structures.
  • Ability to interface with other disciplines and understand the electrical, civil-structural, geotechnical, and mechanical design aspects and drawings of a project.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
  • Proven record of project management.
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills in English, with demonstrated competent report writing skills.
  • Experience undertaking dam safety condition assessments and inspections.
  • Ability to travel to Hydro dam sites throughout the province and have a valid driver's license.
  • Experience leading or completing dam safety reviews, flood studies, managing consultants, and providing expertise related to Dam Safety Practices.
  • Experience directly related to management of dam safety, dam instrumentation, hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and the detailed design and project management of civil and hydraulic structures.
  • Experience with implementing risk assessments and mitigations for Public Safety Around Dams.
  • Experience with preparation and review of engineering technical specifications.
  • Ability to prepare and interpret engineering drawings and reports.
  • Experience with drafting and GIS software would be an asset.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs.