DMC Engineering Inc.​

Hydrotechnical

At DMC Engineering Inc., our hydrotechnical services are designed to address the complex and evolving relationship between water, land, and infrastructure—especially in the face of climate change. 

What We Do

From floodplain mapping and riverbank erosion to culvert design and stormwater management, we provide integrated solutions that balance hydraulic performance, environmental protection, and long-term resilience.

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Hydrology & Flood Risk Analysis

  • Hydrologic assessments and modeling

  • Flood risk evaluations and hazard mapping

  • Inundation depth and floodplain risk mapping

  • Determination of Flood Construction Levels (FCL) and setback distances

  • Bank migration and erosion analysis

  • Scour depth investigations

  • Sediment depth and transport analysis

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Infrastructure Design & Inspection

  • Hydraulic design and sizing of bridges and culverts

  • Inspection of bridges, culverts, and armouring installations

  • Scour protection and armouring for bridge and culvert foundations

  • Dike, dam, and weir condition assessments

  • Dam spillway and breach scenario designs

  • Structural flood mitigation solutions

  • Energy dissipation and drop structure engineering

  • Diversion channel designs for construction staging

03

River & Channel Engineering

  • Bathymetric surveys of riverine environments

  • Riverbank stabilization and revetment design for slope failures

  • Channel shaping and armouring strategies

  • Flood interception channel planning

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Regulatory & Emergency Planning

  • Support for Water Sustainability Act permitting

  • Emergency response and contingency planning

01

Hydrology & Flood Risk Analysis

  • Hydrologic assessments and modeling

  • Flood risk evaluations and hazard mapping

  • Inundation depth and floodplain risk mapping

  • Determination of Flood Construction Levels (FCL) and setback distances

  • Bank migration and erosion analysis

  • Scour depth investigations

  • Sediment depth and transport analysis

02

Infrastructure Design & Inspection

  • Hydraulic design and sizing of bridges and culverts

  • Inspection of bridges, culverts, and armouring installations

  • Scour protection and armouring for bridge and culvert foundations

  • Dike, dam, and weir condition assessments

  • Dam spillway and breach scenario designs

  • Structural flood mitigation solutions

  • Energy dissipation and drop structure engineering

  • Diversion channel designs for construction staging

03

River & Channel Engineering

  • Bathymetric surveys of riverine environments

  • Riverbank stabilization and revetment design for slope failures

  • Channel shaping and armouring strategies

  • Flood interception channel planning

04

Regulatory & Emergency Planning

  • Support for Water Sustainability Act permitting

  • Emergency response and contingency planning

Climate Change in Focus

Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) has developed a comprehensive climate change policy framework to guide professionals in integrating climate considerations into their practice. Central to this is the Organizational Climate Change Strategy, released in 2025, which builds on earlier position statements and the 2021 Climate Change Action Plan. The strategy outlines EGBC’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate impacts, both within its operations and through its regulatory role.

EGBC expects registrants to proactively consider climate change in engineering and geoscience decisions, aligning with its broader goals of sustainability, reconciliation, and public interest under the Professional Governance Act. Resources like the Climate Change Information Portal and support from the Climate Change and Sustainability Advisory Group help professionals apply these principles in real-world projects.

Climate change is not a distant concern—it’s reshaping hydrotechnical design standards today. In British Columbia, we’re already seeing more intense rainfall, longer droughts, and rapid snowmelt events. Our team integrates climate projections into every phase of design, helping clients prepare for future conditions rather than react to them.

We also work closely with First Nations and local governments to ensure that hydrotechnical solutions respect cultural values, protect sensitive ecosystems, and support community resilience.

Whether it’s a culvert upgrade, a floodplain redevelopment, or a watershed-scale study, DMC’s hydrotechnical services are built to meet today’s challenges—and tomorrow’s uncertainties—with agility, pragmatism, and technical depth.