Practice Leader, Dams & Hydraulics Structures

Practice Leader, Dams & Hydraulics Structures

We are seeking an exceptional Practice Leader in Chattanooga, TN;
Brentwood, TN;
Asheville, NC;
Huntington, WV;
Charlotte, NC;
Nashville, TN;
Knoxville, TN; or Johnson City, TN. This role serves as an Engineering Practice Leader for Dams and Hydraulic Structures, with flexibility for a hybrid or fully remote schedule. Candidates must hold a degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in geotechnical, geological, hydrology & hydraulics, or structural engineering, and possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on providing technical expertise, collaborating with a national network of dam engineering professionals, and growing Geosyntec’s Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice across the United States.

• Collaborate with Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice and water resources staff across the region and country.
• Lead business development activities within adjacent states, including:
  • Develop and coordinate a regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures, focused initially on power utility and government clients.
  • Establish relationships with potential clients.
  • Identify and track clients and opportunities.
  • Recruit top talent and assemble a multi‑disciplinary team.
  • Leverage existing and establish new relationships with potential teaming partners.
  • Work with marketing staff for the preparation of marketing materials.
  • Lead the preparation of technical proposals.
  • Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Provide leadership within the practice to develop and implement current dam engineering best practices.
• Serve as a mentor for technical staff and assist with staff development and recruiting to grow the firm’s dam engineering capabilities, particularly within the Southeast US.
• Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight for Dams and Hydraulic Structures projects in one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Dam safety inspections and engineering assessments of concrete dams and their appurtenances and structural aspects of embankment dams, levees, and other water management structures.
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for spillway and outlet works evaluations and design, dam break analyses, and inundation mapping for consequence evaluation.
  • Geotechnical analyses and design for embankment dams including seepage analysis, slope stability analysis, and liquefaction triggering.
  • Structural evaluations and stability analyses of concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and other ancillary structures.
  • Perform potential failure modes analyses and SQRA and QRA risk analyses.
  • Alternatives analyses to evaluate and compare rehabilitation options for embankment and concrete dams.
  • Design and detailing of rehabilitation schemes for dams and appurtenances, foundations, anchoring systems, reinforced concrete, RCC dams, chute spillway structures, energy dissipation structures, aprons, and channels.
  • Preparation of construction plans and specifications.
  • Instrumentation of dams and ancillary structures.
  • Design services during construction.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related). (required)
• Advanced degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geology, Structural, or Hydraulics Engineering. (preferred)
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the U.S. (required) and Virginia or Tennessee (required or ability to receive P.E. via comity within 6 months of employment).
• NCEES Record for PE comity. (preferred)

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience. (required)
• Knowledge of and experience with the water resources and dams practice in the region.
• Knowledge of Risk‑Informed‑Decision‑Making methodologies such as USACE, FERC, and Reclamation. (preferred)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Current OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)