Dam Safety Risk Professional
Geosyntec Consultants
Provide dam safety risk analysis, assessments, and mitigation guidance for clients.
16 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Louisville, KY
Hybrid
Company Size
1,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Geotechnical Services
Risk Assessment
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
failure analysis
risk assessment
decision support
site visits
project management
technical reporting
- Assist with p otential f ailure mo des a nalys i s (PFMA) and Level 2 r isk a ssessment (L2RA) as part of FERC Part 12D Comprehensive Assessments.
- Providing and supporting risk-informed decision making (RIDM) processes , such as by evaluating baseline risk and risk-reduction measures for dam modifications.
- Provide expertise and guidance for projects, including such activities as:
- Conducting site visits / fieldwork associated with evaluation and reduction of dam safety risk.
- Assist with p roject/task management and proposal preparation management and support.
- Provide input for major dam safety projects, reviewing risk analyses and mitigation strategies.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
- Develop technical reports and risk management cases that assess dam safety risk, mitigation options, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide support within the Geosyntec dams, levees, and hydraulic structures practice.
What you bring
bachelor's
dam safety
risk assessment
7+ years
pe
osha hazwoper
- Knowledge of dam safety risk framework and risk processes for dams . ( required )
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, economics, or a related field. (required)
- Fieldwork: Up to 10%
- Overnight travel: Up to 20%
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing regulatory reports and risk evaluations. (required)
- Experience supporting PFMA, risk analysis , and risk-informed decision-making workshops. (required)
- At least 7 years (8+) preferred) of experience , with a focus on dam safety and dam safety risk , or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
- Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide expert-level guidance on dam safety and risk assessment . (required)
- Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
- Candidates must currently hold and maintain valid U.S. work authorization. New H-1B visa lottery and employment based green card sponsorship are not available for this position.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Certification in risk assessment . (preferred)
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Knowledge of FERC, USACE, and other regulatory guidelines related to dam safety and risk assessment . (required)
- Professional registration (i.e. , P.E . or P.G. ). (preferred)
- Advanced degree in civil engineering or a related field . (preferred)
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- no h-1b or green card sponsorship; must already have u.s. work authorization.
- client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges.
- Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues.
- Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management.
- Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development.
- Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems.
- Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.
- Our mission is to help clients succeed through delivering exceptional service and best-value solutions for their endeavors involving the environment, natural resources, and infrastructure.
- Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of our culture.
- We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career here will be too.
- We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
- We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'll work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience.
- We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
Top Environmental Engineering Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized by ENR as a leading environmental engineering design firm, highlighting expertise in sustainable solutions.
- Global technical action groups collaborate across the company on environment-focused innovation.
- Offer well-being programs supporting staff, indirectly aiding sustainable practice through staff retention and focus.
- Implemented health & safety training and medical monitoring across operations to minimize ecological and human impact.
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