Dam Instrumentation Engineer — Telemetry & Monitoring

AECOM; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Civil Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring to support our Water business line in Orange, CA. Responsibilities include design and monitoring of instrumentation systems to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role involves field inspections, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Geotechnical Engineering with 4+ years in dam safety or geotechnical monitoring
• Experience with instrumentation design and monitoring for dams and levees
• US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Perform portions of dam safety instrumentation design and monitoring projects
• Gather engineering data using established procedures
• Operate instrumentation networks and analyze data for risks
• Prepare technical reports for clients and regulators
• Collaborate with geotechnical, structural, hydraulics, and environmental engineers

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical and/or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

ADAS

SCADA

Telemetry systems

Job description

AECOM seeks a Civil Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring to support our Water business line in Orange, CA. Responsibilities include design and monitoring of instrumentation systems to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role involves field inspections, data analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.