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Senior Dam Safety Engineer

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Job Description:

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
  • Parental leave and Dependent Care FSA
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Life insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 25, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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