Jaime Cathcart
Position
Specialist Hydrotechnical EngineerDesignation
Ph.D., P.Eng., P.E.Dr. Jaime Cathcart is a Specialist Hydrotechnical Engineer based in Knight Piésold’s Vancouver office. He is a civil engineer with a doctorate in hydrology from the University of British Columbia. He has practiced for over 30 years as a consulting engineer in the mining and hydroelectric sectors. He is responsible for overseeing all hydrologic work in the Vancouver office.
In addition, he is involved with water management and hydraulic design studies for mining, water supply, and hydroelectric projects. His work experience includes the collection and analysis of data for the hydrometeorologic characterization of watersheds, the design of hydraulic structures, the assessment of water supply and management issues, and the teaching of hydrology courses at the University of British Columbia.