Project Geotechnical Lead

Description

• Participate in FERC Part 12D reviews, Potential Failure Mode Analysis (PFMA) workshops, and Risk Informed Decision Making (RIDM) based assessments.
• Contribute to internal initiatives focused on knowledge sharing, innovation, and quality management.
• Support business development through client engagement, pursuits, and identification of talent.
• Adhere to company safety protocols and lead by example in planning and executing work in a safe and responsible manner.
• Interface with regulatory agencies (e.g., FERC, DSOD, USACE) to support permitting and compliance.
• Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines.
• Travel to project sites domestically and internationally, as needed, for investigation and reviews.
• Manage project teams (1–10 staff) through all phases of design, from site investigation to final deliverables, while fostering the growth and technical development of junior staff.
• Provide technical input on proposals, cost estimates, and construction planning.
• Lead geotechnical and civil design for embankment and concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and appurtenant structures.
• Conduct and oversee design calculations and technical analyses, including seepage modeling, slope stability, deformation, and foundation evaluations, using SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, FLAC, PLAXIS, Phase2, etc.
• Prepare and lead development of technical reports including Geotechnical Work Plans, Geotechnical Data Reports (GDRs), Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs), technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility studies, field reports, and other design and evaluation reports.
• Support feasibility studies by identifying challenges and developing technically sound solutions.
• Stay current with evolving dam safety regulations, design tools, and risk assessment methodologies through professional engagement and ongoing training.
• Develop design drawings and technical specifications for various levels of design (e.g., 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% design).
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and design standards from DSOD, USACE, USBR, and FERC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited university (required); Master’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in geotechnical software such as GeoStudio (SEEP/W, SLOPE/W), FLAC, PLAXIS, and Phase2.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, both nationally and internationally.
• Demonstrated leadership on large dam projects.
• Working knowledge of the principles of civil/geotechnical engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 10 to 15 years of professional experience in geotechnical engineering.
• PE license (required); California PE preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years dedicated to dam engineering (e.g., investigation, evaluation, design, construction).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance