Geotechnical Discipline Lead - Levees, Dams, Coastal Structures

Job Overview

Dewberry is seeking a Geotechnical Discipline Lead – Levees, Dams, Coastal Structures with 15+ years of geotechnical engineering experience focused on the planning, design, and construction of flood risk management systems across coastal and riverine environments. This position may work from any of our offices and offers the opportunity for hybrid or remote work.

In this nationally influential role you will serve as Dewberry’s geotechnical lead for large‑scale flood resilience and water infrastructure projects—including levees, flood walls, dams, coastal structures, and more. You will partner with top‑tier technical experts, shape the direction of our resilience practice, and lead transformative projects throughout the country.

This is a unique opportunity to grow a national practice, lead multidisciplinary teams, engage in strategic initiatives, and help communities adapt to a changing world.

• Lead engineering analyses and develop preliminary and detailed designs for flood risk management system components (levees, flood walls, weirs, channels, seawalls, etc.).
• Serve as the Geotechnical Engineer of Record on major flood resilience and water resource projects.
• Grow, mentor, and support a team of geotechnical professionals delivering multidisciplinary projects across the US.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships within municipal, state, and federal markets.
• Direct large, complex, multidisciplinary design efforts from strategy through execution.
• Lead capture planning and proposal development for major pursuits.
• Manage or provide technical leadership on resilience, water resources, and hazard mitigation projects.
• Collaborate with clients to set goals, coordinate resources, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

• BS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis required); MS or PhD preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in flood resilience, flood control, or water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with the ability to obtain reciprocity in multiple states.
• Proven experience leading business development and delivering major flood resilience projects, including work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Demonstrated experience as the Geotechnical Engineer of Record on large, complex projects.
• Strong familiarity with USACE, FEMA, and other relevant standards and procedures.
• Experience or familiarity with coastal, riverine, or offshore marine engineering is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with CAD programs (AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.).
• Expertise with geotechnical analysis tools such as Geo Studio, CWALSHT, CTShoring, Ensoft suite, HELIX, Deep Ex, and similar programs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

We encourage candidates who meet most of the requirements to apply. Dewberry is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, you may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

The projected range for this position in the following locations are:

• CA: $161,263–$251,961
• CO: $159,163–$241,728
• NY: $165,550–$239,456
• MD: $160,650–$206,550
• IL: $161,000–$207,000

If you are a qualified candidate that is in a state with pay transparency laws that we have not listed above, we will provide you with the required pay transparency information for that state upon interview. The range may vary depending upon other factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.