Dam Safety Engineer

GEI Consultants, Inc; Marquette (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being program

Paid holidays / PTO

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Dam Safety Engineer to join our Marquette or Houghton, Michigan offices, with a fully remote option for the right candidate.

You will be part of a national Dam Safety team contributing to design, analysis, and inspections of dam projects. You will perform inspections, lead design and analysis tasks (spillways sizing, rainfall runoff, hydrologic/hydraulic analyses), prepare FERC documentation, and mentor junior staff while supporting proposals and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in dam safety and related tasks.
• Experience with dam safety and the FERC regulatory process including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, and SQRAs.
• Knowledge and experience with hydroelectric dam reservoir operations.
• Civil and dam engineering design experience, including development of design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bidding assistance.
• Excellent communication skills; clear and effective technical writing and presentation development; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, project teams, and clients; ability to successfully manage projects and lead technical work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform dam safety inspections under a senior engineer.
• Execute projects and assignments; design tasks might include CAD work related to dam modifications and construction; analyses such as spillways sizing, rainfall runoff evaluations, hydrologic hazard analyses, probable maximum precipitation analyses, inundation modeling and mapping.
• Prepare and review FERC-regulated dam safety documentation including STIDs, PFMAs, DSSMPs, PIRs, CARs, and RARs.
• Assist with semi-qualitative risk analyses and developing consequence estimates related to hypothetical dam breach scenarios.
• Prepare detailed memoranda and reports and present technical information to peers and clients.
• Represent client interests on project teams with other consultants and agency personnel.
• Maintain technical excellence, actively participate in professional organizations, and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to proposals and business development efforts.

Skills

Dam safety

Hydrologic analysis

FERC regs

Civil design

Project management

Technical writing

Education

B.S./M.S. Civil/Water Resources

Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

GEI’s Dam Safety practice is growing and we are seeking an experienced Dam Safety Engineer to join our Marquette or Houghton Michigan office. A fully remote option may be available for the right candidate. Candidate will be part of a connected team of GEI Dam Safety professionals across the country. This individual will contribute to design, analysis and inspection of dam projects.

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• Perform dam safety inspections under a senior engineer.
• Execute projects and assignments. Design tasks might include CAD work related to dam modifications and construction. Example analyses might include layout and sizing of spillways and stilling basins, performing rainfall runoff evaluations, rainfall frequency analysis, hydrologic hazard analyses, probable maximum precipitation analysis, probable maximum flood studies, inundation modeling and mapping.
• Prepare and review FERC-regulated dam safety documentation including STIDs, PFMAs, DSSMPs, PIRs, CARs, and RARs.
• Assist with semi-qualitative risk analyses and developing consequence estimates related to hypothetical dam breach scenarios.
• Prepare detailed memoranda and reports and present technical information to peers and clients.
• Represent client interests on project teams with other consultants and agency personnel.
• Maintain technical excellence, actively participate in professional organizations, and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to proposals and business development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience, demonstrating skills mentioned above.
• Experience with dam safety and the FERC regulatory process including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, and SQRAs.
• Knowledge and experience with hydroelectric dams reservoir operations.
• Civil and dam engineering design experience, including development of design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bidding assistance.
• Excellent communication skills; clear and effective technical writing and presentation development; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, project teams, and clients; ability to successfully manage projects and lead technical work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desired Experience

• B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering or Water Resources related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer or ability to obtain.

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With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locationshere .

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GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

Sedentary

Light

x

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

4-6 hours

Standing

2 hours

Walking

2 hours

Climbing

30 min.

Lifting (floor to waist level) 20lbs

Lifting (waist level and above) 20lbs

Carrying objects

x

Push/pull

x

Twisting

x

10 min

Reaching forward

10 min

Reaching overhead

10 min

10 min

x

x

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

4-6 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

x

Talk or hear

x

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

x

Far Vision

x

Yes

No

Not Applicable

x

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

x

Hearing

x

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