Senior Dam Safety Risk Engineer
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part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Davis • California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $102,055 - $188,960 per year
Job Level
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.
- 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)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)
Benefits
- 9 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- Minimum of 8 sick days
- Minimum of 11 vacation days per year
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- A variety of leaves of absences and other benefits to eligible employees
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
risk assessmentfailure modes analysisdam safety risktechnical writingregulatory compliancerisk analysisrisk-informed decision-makingdam safety risk frameworkproject managementproposal preparation
Soft Skills
communication skillsleadershipteam collaborationtime managementorganizational skills
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.)Professional Geologist (P.G.)certification in risk assessment