Chief Dam Safety Engineer

EWI Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote working arrangement

Influence major infrastructure投资

Leadership role within growing renewab

Long-term career development

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking a Chief Dam Safety Engineer to lead dam safety strategy and asset integrity across a portfolio of hydroelectric facilities. The role involves directing risk assessments, compliance, and long-term capital projects, with collaboration across operations, environmental, and regulatory teams.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive dam safety and hydroelectric experience, a PE license (preferred), and a proven track record managing complex civil engineering programs within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Extensive experience in dam safety, hydropower, hydroelectric generation, or major water infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead dam safety programs, inspections, risk assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and develop emergency action plans.
• Oversee asset integrity, maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrade programs.
• Manage major capital projects and coordinate with consultants and contractors.
• Present technical recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Dam safety engineering

Risk management

Hydrology & hydraulics

Geotechnical engineering

Civil infrastructure inspections

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Construction & rehab projects

Asset management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Job description

Remote Opportunity | Dams & Hydropower Sector

Are you an experienced dam safety professional looking to lead the safety, compliance, and long-term performance of critical hydroelectric infrastructure assets?

We are working with a leading renewable energy operator seeking a Chief Dam Safety Engineer to provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of dams, reservoirs, and hydroelectric facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional to shape dam safety strategy, drive asset integrity programs, and oversee major capital improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Dam Safety Leadership

• Lead dam safety programs, inspections, risk assessments, and monitoring activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain dam safety policies, procedures, and emergency action plans.
• Act as the primary technical representative for dam safety matters.
• Oversee the assessment, maintenance, rehabilitation, and upgrade of dams and associated civil infrastructure.
• Review engineering studies, designs, and technical reports.
• Manage asset integrity and reliability programs.
• Support long-term asset management and capital investment strategies.

Project Delivery

• Lead civil engineering and infrastructure projects from planning through execution.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and specialist engineering teams.
• Monitor project performance to ensure delivery on time and within budget.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, environmental, regulatory, and executive teams.
• Present technical recommendations and risk assessments to senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory agencies, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence preferred.
• Extensive experience within dam safety, hydropower, hydroelectric generation, or major water infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Technical Experience

• Dam safety engineering and risk management
• Hydrology and hydraulics
• Geotechnical engineering
• Civil infrastructure inspections and assessments
• Regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement
• Construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects
• Asset management and reliability programs

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale hydroelectric generation facilities
• Capital project development and execution
• Emergency preparedness and response planning
• Engineering consultancy or utility owner/operator environments

What's on Offer?

• Flexible remote working arrangement
• Opportunity to influence major infrastructure investment decisions
• Leadership role within a growing renewable energy sector
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

Ideal Background

We are keen to speak with professionals currently working as:

• Chief Dam Safety Engineer
• Dam Safety Manager
• Senior Dam Safety Engineer
• Principal Civil Engineer
• Hydropower Asset Manager
• Civil Engineering Manager
• Dam Safety Program Manager