Principal Dam Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Principal Dam Engineer
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Dam Engineer in Orange, CA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review designs, technical specifications, and drawings for civil and geotechnical aspects of dams and hydropower projects, levees and flood control systems
- Develop resource plans, proposals, bid schedules, and cost estimates for dams and other water infrastructure projects
- Review and prepare written technical reports, and evaluation memoranda to satisfy regulatory requirements
- Conduct site visits and dam inspections, and oversee data collection, compilation, and evaluate data for dams and related structures
- Perform interdisciplinary technical reviews of plans and specifications for adequacy of technical approach, compliance with the best practices and the client needs, and constructability
- Provide oversight during construction activities, ensuring compliance with engineering plans and specifications
- Support the resolution of construction-related issues by evaluating challenges and assessing the effectiveness of proposed solutions
- Oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials
- Oversee teams performing dam analysis and design including seismic stability, seepage and seismic analyses
- Lead field quality assurance for dam and hydropower construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications, and review contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications and evaluate requests for information as part of engineering services during construction
- Coordinate with internal technical experts on business development initiatives and promote the company's expertise in dam and hydropower solutions to potential new clients, and support upper management with the development of business strategies for dams and hydropower projects
- Identify and pursue new clients/projects with business development goals
- Up to 15% domestic travel required
- Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the US
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study and 10 years of experience as a Dam Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical Team Lead, or a related occupation.
Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Geophysics, Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study and 8 years of experience.
Position requires experience in the following:
Additional Information:
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