Associate Director – Civil Engineering

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC

Associate Director of Civil Engineering managing the Owner’s Dam Safety Program with engineering consultants and contractors. Supervising dam safety engineers and ensuring compliance with regulations and effective communication.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in dam safety engineering, including the development and implementation of safety programs, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in structural, geotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering principles, with a strong focus on risk management and safety practices.

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Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseDam Safety EngineeringFERC Regulations KnowledgeStructural EngineeringGeotechnical Engineering

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Hard Skills

Dam Safety SurveillanceFlow Control Equipment InspectionTechnical Report DevelopmentPerformance Monitoring Data AnalysisConstruction Management

Soft Skills

Innovative Problem SolverStrong Organizational SkillsAbility to Operate IndependentlyEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

PiezometersInclinometers

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) Certification

Industry Keywords

Dam OperationsRisk AnalysisFERC InspectionsDam Safety Training ProgramsMaintenance Deficiencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand the risks, responsibilities and liabilities of dam operations and ownership
Collaborate with the Chief Dam Safety Engineer to develop and implement an effective ODSP
Serve as a primary point of contact responsible for day-to-day communications with engineering consultants, construction contractors, the FERC regional offices, and a wide range of Eagle Creek personnel
Lead DSEs (Dam Safety Engineers) in the development and maintenance of Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans, Supporting Technical Information Documents, Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports, and other technical reports as required
Participate in and/or designate DSEs to participate in FERC dam safety inspections, Part 12 inspections, PFMAs, and Risk Analysis workshops as well as oversee the review of all associated reports and STIDs for technical content and quality
Lead the dam safety surveillance monitoring program for an assigned area and collaborate with DSEs to review performance monitoring data and develop DSSMRs
Lead the implementation of processes and procedures for the inspection, maintenance, and testing of flow control equipment
Assist and train Operations staff in the understanding and application of safe operational practices to preserve dam and public safety
Respond to incidents at dams by ensuring all necessary actions are taken to prevent or mitigate loss of life or property from a potential dam failure
Assist the Operations Team in the identification of and evaluation of solutions to maintenance deficiencies
Collaborate with DSEs, project consultants, the Operations Team, and state and federal regulatory representatives to ensure that all dam safety engineering commitments are completed on time
Lead DSEs in the execution of projects to ensure that all dam and civil construction projects are completed on time
Collaborate with external auditors and the CDSE to conduct periodic external and internal ODSP reviews
Participate in the development and implementation of company-wide dam safety training programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license/certification
A minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering discipline integral to dams
Innovative problem solver with track record of successful problem-solving proficiencies
Demonstrated ability to successfully operate independently
Strong organizational skills and independently driven to complete tasks
Knowledge and understanding of FERC and applicable State Dam Safety regulations
Fundamental understanding and application of structural, geotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering and construction management concepts
Knowledge of dam instrumentation including various types of piezometers, inclinometers, etc.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time depending on location
Ability to climb/traverse the slopes of dams, some of which may exceed 100 feet
Comfortable with entry into confined spaces such as dam galleries for inspections

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA, FSA
Commuter benefits
Voluntary Life
401(k) Match
Eleven paid holidays per year
Competitive PTO schedule
Time off to volunteer or give back to your community
Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development