Dam Safety Engineer

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values:
Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance its environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. Our mission and vision serve a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Missouri Geological Survey Office, 111 Fairgrounds Rd., Rolla. The position requires the ability to work outdoors for long hours in all seasons with occasional overnight travel.

• Complete dam safety inspections under guidance from a registered professional engineer.
• Complete hydraulic and hydrology reviews under guidance from a registered professional engineer.
• Complete geotechnical reviews under guidance from a registered professional engineer.
• Schedule dam inspections and communicate with dam owners, the general public and consulting engineers.
• Complete construction permit site visits to observe construction of a new or modified dam.
• Prepare reports, charts and findings associated with program projects.
• Complete dam height evaluations.
• Act as a team player, performing duties as assigned to create a highly efficient work environment.

• Geotechnical Engineering:
  Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories and methods for investigating and evaluating subsurface soil or geological conditions for the design of stable foundation systems, earthen structures, or remediation of subsurface conditions.
• Hydraulic Engineering:
  Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories and methods for analyzing open-channel and pressure-flow fluid dynamics, estimating river stages and designing hydraulic structures, drainage structures, pipes, navigation facilities, reservoirs, locks and dams.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy and politeness. Develops and maintains effective relationships with people from varied backgrounds and in different situations. Is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities and other individual differences.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Assistant Engineer – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program and 0–2 years relevant experience.
• Associate Engineer – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program and 2–4 years of progressive relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer – Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri with at least four full years of satisfactory engineering experience, as required for licensure.

Our benefits package and flexible 40‑hour work week promote mental and physical health. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance.

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross‑media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, including paid study materials, fees, study time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Ryan Stack, Supervisor – 573‑368‑8837 or ryan.stack.gov

Sally Namassy, Recruiter – dnr.recruiter.gov