Structural Engineer​/Project Manager; P.E WD Mayo Lock & Dam

Job Title

Structural Engineer / Project Manager (P.E.)

This title reflects the dual responsibility of on-site project leadership and licensed structural engineering authority on a federal dam safety project.

This is an exciting, fast-paced, multi-year dam gate repair and renovation project administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in the Spiro, OK area. We are looking to get our newest team member onboarded immediately to help get the project started this spring. The base bid and one option have already been awarded, with an expected performance timeline of approximately 4 years
. If all contract options are exercised by the government, this project could extend beyond 7 years
, offering long-term involvement and potential follow-on opportunities. Join a team known for having the best coworkers in the industry
, where collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence are valued every day.

We are seeking a licensed Structural Professional Engineer (P.E.) to serve as the on-site leader for the USACE-administered dam gate structural repair and renovation project. This role functions as an on-site Project Manager with structural engineering authority
, responsible for directing field execution, coordinating specialty repair activities, and ensuring all work complies with contract documents, structural design intent, dam safety requirements, and USACE regulations.

This is a highly technical, field-based role for a structural engineer experienced with heavy civil and hydraulic structures who can operate effectively within a federal contracting environment and make sound engineering decisions in real time.

• Serve as the primary on-site representative for the USACE dam gate repair project from mobilization through closeout
• Manage daily construction activities related to structural repairs, rehabilitation, and installation of hydraulic steel structures
• Coordinate specialty subcontractors, fabricators, inspectors, divers (if applicable), rigging crews, and crane operations
• Plan and manage work sequencing around reservoir levels, gate operations, environmental constraints, and outage windows
• Lead site meetings including USACE coordination meetings, progress updates, safety briefings, and quality control meetings
• Interface directly with the USACE Resident Engineer, Quality Assurance (QA) staff, and contracting officer representatives
• Ensure strict adherence to federal safety, quality, and documentation requirements

• Apply professional structural engineering judgment to resolve field issues involving dam gates, embedded steel, concrete repairs, anchorage systems, and load path continuity
• Review and approve structural shop drawings, repair details, fabrication drawings, and erection plans in accordance with USACE submittal procedures
• Review and approve temporary works including cofferdams, falsework, shoring, lifting plans, and access systems, as required by contract
• Provide stamped structural engineering decisions and calculations where required, within the limits of licensure and company procedures
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards including contract specifications, approved design documents, applicable UFCs (if referenced by contract), and dam safety criteria
• Coordinate with the Engineer of Record (EOR), USACE technical reviewers, and dam safety officials

• Develop and manage short- and long-term project schedules
• Track progress, productivity, and key milestones
• Assist with cost control, change management, and forecasting in coordination with the project team
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies

• Enforce quality control procedures and project-specific inspection requirements
• Ensure all work meets contract documents, engineering standards, and client expectations
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on site

• Act as the primary point of contact on site for clients, inspectors, and design professionals
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions clearly and professionally
• Support project closeout…