About the Role
This role involves leading geotechnical evaluations and dam safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical guidance on the performance and stability of dam structures.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical assessments for dam safety and performance
- Conduct geotechnical analyses for foundation stability and seismic response
- Perform field inspections of dams and related infrastructure
- Evaluate risks associated with dam structures and recommend mitigation measures
- Prepare engineering reports and documentation for regulatory compliance
- Support emergency action planning and incident response
- Review design criteria for dam modifications and upgrades
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery
- Provide technical expertise during construction and monitoring phases
- Assist in the development of instrumentation and monitoring programs
- Interpret geological and geotechnical data for site conditions
- Lead peer reviews and design validation efforts
- Ensure adherence to industry standards and safety protocols
- Support forensic investigations following dam incidents
- Develop and deliver technical presentations to clients and stakeholders
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
- Contribute to proposals and project scoping activities
- Oversee data collection and site investigation programs
- Evaluate seepage, slope stability, and settlement behavior
- Apply advanced numerical modeling techniques to simulate dam behavior
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies on compliance matters
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of dam safety guidelines and practices
- Support asset management planning for aging infrastructure
- Ensure quality control in technical deliverables
- Promote innovation in dam monitoring and risk assessment methods
Nice to Have
- Master's degree in geotechnical engineering
- Active PE license in multiple states
- Experience with federal and state dam safety inspection programs
- Familiarity with Bureau of Reclamation or USACE standards
- Direct experience with concrete and embankment dams
- Knowledge of climate resilience and extreme weather impacts on dams
- Experience in litigation support or expert testimony
- Leadership in professional engineering organizations
- Published work in dam safety or geotechnical engineering journals
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with office and remote options
Team
Part of a national practice focused on water infrastructure and dam safety
Project Types
- Flood control dams
- Hydropower facilities
- Water supply reservoirs
- Levee systems
- Rehabilitation and retrofit projects
Technical Skills
- Finite element modeling
- Seismic hazard assessment
- Instrumentation data interpretation
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Geological mapping and site characterization
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