Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert

Description

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of hydropower, pumped storage and dam safety engineering projects.
• Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports for various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations, etc.
• Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements that have limited or no specific code based guidance.
• Support inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams and water retaining structures.
• Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight, checking, QA/QC and mentorship of staff as needed or if required.
• Conduct analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations with supporting calculations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in one of the following disciplines: Geotechnical, Geological, Civil/Structural or Hydrology and Hydraulics, or Mechanical engineering or life safety and economic consequence estimation.
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Experience with the FERC dam safety regulatory process including preparation of DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, and participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections.
• Experience specific to the hydropower industry. This could include one or more of the following:
• Hydropower design experience relative to dams, penstocks, intakes, powerhouses, and/or retaining structures in and around hydropower facilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
• Experience with dams, water conveyances or other constructed project works and infrastructure associated with hydropower and pumped-storage projects regulated by FERC or other agencies.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• 7 years related experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering (or related engineering degree).
• Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• FERC dam safety assessment, analysis, and design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
• FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance