Dam Project Engineer

Related Recruitment Group; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Coverage of Professional Licensing Fees & Memberships

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Dam Project Manager to join their growing Dam Engineering Group in Rhode Island. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of direct dam engineering experience and a Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include managing engineering evaluations, project schedules, and delivering client-focused solutions. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, alongside the chance to mentor junior staff and guide project development.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of dam engineering experience with strong geotechnical design expertise.
• Active involvement in professional or community organizations.
• 10+ years of dam engineering experience with strong geotechnical design expertise.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, HydroCAD, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, L-pile, Plaxis, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GIS.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience in staff management, project management, and client relations.
• Active involvement in professional or community organizations, ideally in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or oversee geotechnical engineering evaluations.
• Prepare and review engineering reports and project deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and scopes.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and scopes of work.
• Participate in client meetings, community presentations, and interviews.
• Assist in contract negotiations and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in staff performance evaluations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relations

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Business development

Staff management

Leadership

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering (ABET/EAC accredited)

Masters degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

GIS

HEC-RAS

SEEP/W

SLOPE/W

L-pile

Plaxis

HEC-HMS

Job description

Rhode Island, Rhode Island, United States

Seeking an experienced Dam Project Manager to join our growing Dam Engineering Group. This role requires at least 10 years of direct dam engineering experience, with expertise in evaluating and designing the aging dams that define much of the New England landscape.

The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with proven experience in project management, client relations, proposal development, and business development. We are looking for someone with both technical expertise and a passion for helping public and private dam owners address today’s engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and/or oversee geotechnical engineering field and lab evaluations for dam and civil/site projects.
• Supervise engineers, technicians, staff, and subcontractors in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, construction documents, progress reports, and project deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and scopes of work.
• Participate in client meetings, community presentations, and interviews.
• Assist in contract negotiations and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in staff performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (ABET/EAC accredited); Masters preferred.
• 10+ years of dam engineering experience, with strong geotechnical design expertise.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, HydroCAD, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, L-pile, Plaxis, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, GIS (preferred).
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to present to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proven experience in staff management, project management, and client relations.
• Active involvement in professional or community organizations, ideally in leadership roles.
• Commitment to mentoring junior staff and fostering team development.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Coverage of Professional Licensing Fees & Memberships