Dams & Levees Discipline Lead

Overview

Lead dam & levee risk management, advising clients and overseeing safety programs.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• data analytics
• design review
• safety programs
• compliance management
• client liaison

Tasks

-Lead the development and application of risk-informed methodologies for dams, levees, and related infrastructure. -Guide the integration of innovative tools and data analytics into risk management practices. -Collaborate with federal agencies (e.g., USACE, FEMA, Bureau of Reclamation), state regulators, and private owners to align safety standards and share best practices. -Support the development of dam and levee safety programs, including inspection protocols, risk communication, and emergency action planning. -Provide subject matter expertise in geotechnical, structural, and hydraulic engineering as it relates to dam safety. -Conduct and review risk assessments, including potential failure modes analysis (PFMA) and semi-quantitative/quantitative risk evaluations. -Represent clients in technical forums, public meetings, and interagency working groups. -Oversee or contribute to the execution of major dam safety projects, including design reviews, risk mitigation planning, and construction oversight. -Advise clients on prioritization strategies for infrastructure investments based on risk profiles. -Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including FERC, USACE, and FEMA guidelines.

Requirements

• pe license
• 12+ years
• dam safety
• usace
• risk modeling
• leadership

What You Bring

-BA/BS in civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education -Familiarity with the USACE Risk Management Center framework -Demonstrated leadership in federal or large-scale infrastructure programs -Experience in dam safety, infrastructure risk management, or related fields -Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills -Experience with federal dam safety programs (e.g., USACE, FERC, FEMA) -Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required -Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead multidisciplinary teams -Proficiency in risk modeling tools and dam safety software -Occasional project/client related travel may be required. -Experience directing or advising national-level dam safety programs

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Benefits

-Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position. -Relocation is available for this role.

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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Visa Sponsorship

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