Dam Safety Risk Professional
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part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsburgh • Arizona • Kentucky • United States
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About the role
- Provide support within the Geosyntec dams, levees, and hydraulic structures practice.
- Provide expertise and guidance for projects, including such activities as: Assist with potential failure modes analysis (PFMA) and Level 2 risk assessment (L2RA) as part of FERC Part 12D Comprehensive Assessments.
- Providing and supporting risk-informed decision making (RIDM) processes, such as by evaluating baseline risk and risk-reduction measures for dam modifications.
- Provide input for major dam safety projects, reviewing risk analyses and mitigation strategies.
- Conducting site visits / fieldwork associated with evaluation and reduction of dam safety risk.
- Assist with project/task management and proposal preparation management and support.
- Develop technical reports and risk management cases that assess dam safety risk, mitigation options, and regulatory compliance.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, economics, or a related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in civil engineering or a related field . (preferred)
- Professional registration (i.e. , P.E . or P.G. ). (preferred)
- Certification in risk assessment . (preferred)
- At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of experience , with a focus on dam safety and dam safety risk , or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Experience supporting PFMA, risk analysis , and risk-informed decision-making workshops. (required)
- Knowledge of FERC, USACE, and other regulatory guidelines related to dam safety and risk assessment . (required)
- Knowledge of dam safety risk framework and risk processes for dams . (required)
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing regulatory reports and risk evaluations. (required)
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide expert-level guidance on dam safety and risk assessment . (required)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
Benefits
- competitive pay and benefits
- well-being programs to support you and your family
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
risk assessmentfailure modes analysisLevel 2 risk assessmentrisk-informed decision makingdam safety riskrisk managementtechnical writingregulatory complianceproject managementfieldwork
Soft skills
communication skillsleadershipteam collaborationtime managementorganizational skills
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.)Professional Geologist (P.G.)certification in risk assessmentOSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training