Dam Safety Engineer

The Eugene Water & Electric Board seeks a Civil, Geotechnical, or Dam Safety Engineer to join EWEB’s Dam Safety team in support of EWEB’s Owner’s Dam Safety Program (ODSP). Team responsibilities include but are not limited to dam safety, public safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

EWEB’s Dam Safety team is responsible for a wide range of dam safety activities and projects, including implementation of EWEB’s Owner’s Dam Safety Program and Emergency Action Plan, analysis of surveillance and monitoring instrumentation data, dam safety inspections of dams, canals, and appurtenant structures, and providing dam safety expertise and input to capital projects from planning and design through construction. The team also participates in and leads potential failure mode analyses (PFMAs), semi-quantitative and quantitative risk assessments, and other risk-informed evaluations that support dam safety decisions and capital investment planning.

This position will lead, plan, and coordinate work with internal partners, including Operations, Generation Engineering, License Deployment, and Environmental staff, as well as external partners, including regulators, consultants, contractors, emergency management agencies, and resource agencies. A self-starting, collaborative approach is essential. Responsibilities include a variety of site inspections, construction observation and documentation, project and contract management, engineering evaluations and reviews, providing dam safety input to capital project planning and design, and participating in or project managing PFMAs and risk assessments.

Experience with dam safety risk assessment methods, instrumentation, data processing, and analysis is a plus.

Your working environment will consist of a combination of office and site work. EWEB owns and operates two hydroelectric projects on the McKenzie River (Carmen-Smith and Leaburg-Walterville Projects) and owns one hydroelectric project on the Clackamas River (Stone Creek Project).

• Experience effectively managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, technically sound work products
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills
• The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of audiences, disciplines, and levels of technical expertise
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and developing technical and professional skills

Priority will be given to candidates whose applications demonstrate geotechnical experience, dam safety experience, and/or an understanding of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines, requirements, and dam safety industry standards. Experience with dam safety risk assessments is recommended but not required.

EWEB intends to fill one position, at the Engineering Associate II, III, Staff Engineer, or Senior Engineer level. Specific work assignments will be based on the successful candidate’s experience and training. EWEB provides an extensive training program in relevant dam safety topics.

The base pay offered will be established based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge and skills, relevant experience, and internal equity. Consistent with EWEB’s compensation philosophy, it is not customary to place individuals at the high end of the salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair, consistent, and equitable pay practices, taking into account the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.

Equivalency
: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications, but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply.

• Nine (9) years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Four (4) years relevant experience
  Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Seven (7) years…