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Our company has an immediate opening for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer with a strong background in the geotechnical aspects of dam safety evaluations and design. The ideal candidate will have approval as a FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant or the requisite experience to qualify for approval. Experience conducting risk-based analyses for dam safety inspections is desirable. This position will be a key part of the Dam Safety team’s leadership, and is expected to contribute to both project work and proposal development of the team’s professional services. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual to utilize their knowledge and experience for our clients’ immediate and future projects.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee, coordinate, and direct design teams for FERC and state-regulated projects
Perform dam safety evaluations and design, including FERC Part 12 inspections
Perform earthen embankment design and geotechnical evaluation of earthen dams (large and small), as well as civil works projects
Develop geotechnical monitoring and testing programs as well as analysis of results
Develop and/or review construction sequencing, design plans and specifications, and permit applications for dam-related civil projects
Lead technical discussions with regulators and clients as well as at public meetings
Technical writing for project documents, as well as review of other engineers’ technical writing
Technical guidance and mentoring for other engineers in their project work and professional development
Marketing of professional services, proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling
Requirements:
BS in civil or geotechnical engineering, or other appropriate field (MS preferred)
Registered as a Professional Engineer and committed to maintaining registrations in multiple northeastern states
Qualified to become a FERC Part 12 inspector immediately, if not already approved
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
15+ years of experience preferred in the following areas: Project management
Geotechnical engineering related to dams and water retaining structures
Dam safety evaluations and design
Development, implementation, and evaluation of geotechnical investigation, testing, and monitoring programs
Evaluation of earthquake response of embankments
Client interaction and staff mentoring
Proposal development
Familiarity with federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines
Nice to have:
Training and/or experience in risk-based analysis desired
Experience with other aspects of dam safety, such as grouting repairs, hydrology/hydraulics, and/or structural engineering a plus
What we offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive vacation, compensation time, and flexible holiday benefits
Paid sick leave and the ability to establish an extended medical leave account
Education assistance and professional development programs