Senior Dam Safety Engineer - Hybrid

Location:

Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

Employment Type:

Full Time – Permanent

Senior Dam Safety Engineer – Hybrid The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our passionate team of professionals. We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive impact on Alberta’s energy sector.

As a Senior Dam Safety Engineer, you will provide regulatory oversight for energy-sector dams in Alberta; this includes incident response, inspections, and the technical review of regulatory submissions. You will be part of the team that has regulatory oversight of 200+ energy-sector dams across the province, including some of the most complex tailing structures in the world. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including dam operators, consultants, and regulators in other jurisdictions.

Our ideal candidate has a strong geotechnical engineering background with dam safety engineering experience and is looking to make a meaningful contribution towards the safe operations of dams in Alberta.

The AER prides itself in their commitment to work-life balance! You can earn up to 24 flex days in addition to your vacation as part of our competitive total rewards package.

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More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: August 14, 2025, at midnight