Senior Dam Safety Engineer; Remote – FERC IC Specialist
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listed on 2026-05-27
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC to join our team in multiple locations across the United States. The position can be fully remote, with flexible working hours available for the right candidate. This role requires direct collaboration with clients and regulatory agencies, so we are looking for a professional with exceptional client relationships and regulatory experience.
If you are passionate about dam safety and eager to contribute to impactful water resource projects, we encourage you to apply.
- Perform dam safety related work, including FERC Part 12D inspections (both CAs and PIs) and Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) type dam safety services.
- Lead or participate in Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA) and Level 2 Risk Analysis (L2RA) workshops.
- Oversee dam safety related hydrological, geotechnical, and structural evaluations of dams, embankments, dykes, and levees.
- Write all types of dam safety reports including DSSMRs, O&M Manuals, PSPs, ODSPs, EAPs, and STI documents.
- Manage clients, projects, and deliverables.
- Provide dam safety training and EAP exercises (functional, tabletop, seminar, etc.) with clients.
- Conduct meetings, present findings, provide guidance to clients, regulators, and/or boards.
- Lead or support remedial designs for earthfill embankment dams, concrete dams, and various other water-impounding structures.
- Mentor junior staff on all aspects of dam safety.
- Marketing of professional services, proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling.
- Assist in the selection and qualification of subcontractors (specifically for dam safety related activities).
- B.S. required, in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred).
- Active PE License in good standing is required.
- 15+ years of engineering consulting experience which includes FERC Part 12D, dam safety evaluations, and dam engineering design and analysis.
- Previously performed the role of FERC-approved Independent Consultant or CDSE or be eligible to be approved to perform this role.
- Previously performed the role of PMFA/L2RA Facilitator on a FERC-regulated Project.
- Has completed the FERC-required Facilitator trainings.
- Significant knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development.
- Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Geo Studio (SLOPE/W, etc.), All Pile, Rocscience, and/or HEC-RAS etc.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Ability to get along and work effectively with others.
- Pay Range: $165,000 - $250,000 (DOE)
- Benefits:
McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
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