Dam Safety Engineer​/Subject Matter Expert

Responsibilities

• Support inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams and water retaining structures.
• Conduct analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations with supporting calculations.
• Preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports for new or rehabilitated hydraulic structures such as dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, flood walls, water conveyance structures, foundations, etc.
• Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements with limited or no specific code-based guidance.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on hydropower, pumped‑storage and dam safety engineering projects.
• Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight, checking, QA/QC and mentorship of staff as needed.
• Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Some travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering (or related engineering degree).
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Geotechnical, Geological, Civil/Structural, Hydrology and Hydraulics, Mechanical engineering, or life safety and economic consequence estimation.
• Experience with dams, water conveyances, or other constructed project works and infrastructure associated with hydropower and pumped‑storage projects regulated by FERC or other agencies.
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of tasks.
• Commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture integral to our employee‑ownership model.
• Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
• Experience specific to the hydropower industry, including: FERC dam safety regulatory process (preparation of DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs and participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections), FERC dam safety assessment, analysis, and design experience, hydropower design experience relative to dams, penstocks, intakes, powerhouses and retaining structures, and FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Compensation is commensurate with skills, experience, education, and geographic location.