Environmental Engineer V - Dam Safety Program Regulatory and Emergency Act

Overview

The Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division, Dam Safety Program (DSP) is seeking a highly motivated individual with regulatory policy experience to join the regulatory and emergency action planning group within our team. Experience or interest in dam safety engineering, regulation, Emergency Action Planning, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams is preferred. Candidates with the intent to pursue Professional Engineer licensure in the future are desired.

An ideal applicant will have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced work environment where public safety is vital, and the goal is to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from dam incidents and failure through effective communication, education, and regulation. Candidates should have strong technical skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

The DSP acts as both a regulator and dam owner, regulating nearly 1,000 non-power, non-federal dams statewide and acts as the State's owner representative at 14 dams, including the three Winooski River Flood Control dams. The DSP is a growing team that includes staff engineers, analysts, technicians, and professional engineers with many years of Dam Safety experience. Major duties include dam safety rule compliance and program buildout, permit review, issuance, and oversight;

development, maintenance, and review of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs); development of EAP policy and training; assistance with dam emergencies, dam inspections; dam operation and maintenance support including flood control dam oversight and operations.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 24 will be $29.73 per hour and the step 15 rate will be $46.49 per hour.

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