Dam Safety Engineer IV: Hydraulics, Risk & Field Ops

Managed Business Solutions; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Managed Business Solutions seeks a full-time Dam Safety Engineer IV (Hydrologic and Hydraulics) to join the on-site team in Lakewood, Colorado. The role focuses on hydrologic/hydraulic modeling to support dam safety, with responsibilities spanning risk analysis, emergency management, dam security, design, environmental compliance, inspections, and maintenance.

Public speaking and complex document development are essential. US citizenship is required due to federal program involvement.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited BS in Civil, Agricultural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or higher)
• Professional Engineer licensure in any state
• 15+ years in design, inspection, or analysis of water resources, dams, or dam safety
• 10+ years with Federal Dam Safety standards for federally owned/operated dams
• Experience with Federal design standards for dams, levees and related infra
• For senior roles, at least 3 years leading technical dam safety or emergency program efforts

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review technical work products on dam safety activities (hydraulic modeling, risk analysis, emergency management)
• Develop input data and surfaces for hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
• Create technical documents reflecting agency and community needs
• Provide guidance on dam safety guidelines and regulations
• Review budgets and prepare budget estimates for SOD program
• Collaborate with Bureau of Indian Affairs and Managed Business Solutions staff
• Deliver oral presentations to governmental and tribal groups
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and support program needs

Skills

Water resources

Problem solving

Public speaking

Independent and team work

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

Managed Business Solutions seeks a full-time Dam Safety Engineer IV (Hydrologic and Hydraulics) to join the on-site team in Lakewood, Colorado. The role focuses on hydrologic/hydraulic modeling to support dam safety, with responsibilities spanning risk analysis, emergency management, dam security, design, environmental compliance, inspections, and maintenance.

Public speaking and complex document development are essential. US citizenship is required due to federal program involvement.