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Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

Job in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30342, USA
Listing for: Hazen and Sawyer
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Water Resources Practice Group with a focus on Dam, Levee, and Hydropower Services. Successful candidates will lead and manage projects and pursuits in our Mid-Atlantic Region and across the U.S. The position requirements include:

Why Hazen and Sawyer:
  • Founded in 1951, we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
  • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure - for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
  • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
  • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • We currently have over 2,000 employees in 80+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
  • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.
  • We have a growing staff of nearly 100 water professionals in Georgia.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team on design projects, including overseeing the production of construction drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
  • Lead, manage, and prepare engineering studies and preliminary engineering design studies.
  • Lead and manage proposal pursuits for new project and client opportunities.
  • Support other projects within the Dam, Levee and Hydropower Services Group with geotechnical design items.
  • Support other projects across the firm with geotechnical items, issues, and subcontractors.
  • Develop and implement quality control plans for your work and serve as a quality reviewer for work performed by others.
  • Successfully interface with and develop relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Perform the work with limited oversight or supervision.
  • Lead and collaborate with others, and mentor and develop junior staff.
  • Possess fundamental knowledge of geotechnical engineering; specifically, as it relates to embankment stability, seepage, internal erosion, settlement, and instrumentation.
  • Possess professional organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Up to 20% travel across Hazen's Mid-Atlantic region, with occasional travel across the continental U.S. for projects, group planning, and technical conferences
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is required.
  • Master of Science/Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is a plus.
  • Licensed professional engineer in at least one state is required (GA, NC, and VA preferred) with the ability to become licensed in multiple states.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource projects.
  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource design projects.
  • Experience that includes production of construction documents is a plus.
  • Experience analyzing and designing solutions for geo-structural projects is a plus.
  • Professional society involvement/volunteerism at the State or National level is a plus.
  • Risk assessment experience and/or training is a plus.
What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location
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