Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC IC

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC to join our team in multiple locations across the United States. We are looking for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in civil, structural, hydrological, or geotechnical engineering as it relates to FERC dam safety evaluations. This position can be fully remote and offers flexible working hours for the right candidate.

The role requires direct collaboration with clients on federally‑regulated hydroelectric projects, exceptional client relationships, project management experience, and FERC regulatory expertise.

• 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, dikes, and levees.
• Prepare and review dam safety reports including DSSMRs, O&M Manuals, PSPs, ODSPs, EAPs, and STI documents.
• Manage clients, projects, and deliverables.
• Provide dam safety training and lead EAP exercises (functional, tabletop, seminar, etc.) with clients.
• Conduct meetings, present findings, and 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.
• Market professional services, write proposals, estimate costs, and schedule projects.
• Assist in the selection and qualification of subcontractors 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, including FERC Part 12D, dam safety evaluations, dam engineering design, and analysis.
• Previously performed the role of FERC‑approved Independent Consultant or CDSE, or be eligible to be approved for this role.
• Previously performed the role of PMFA/L2RA Facilitator on a FERC‑regulated Project, or be eligible to be approved for this role.
• Significant knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development.
• Knowledge of engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Geo Studio (SLOPE/W, etc.), All Pile, Rocscience, and/or HEC‑RAS.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;

climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Travel is required, including overnight travel with luggage and personal supplies. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Pay Range: 165,000 – 250,000 (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a comprehensive Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, the opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.