Dam Safety Engineering Lead – Hydraulics, Design & Compliance

Webuildidaho

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Chief Dam Safety Engineer based in Denver, Colorado. The role requires a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering. This position involves managing dam safety inspections, coordinating client projects, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years of consulting experience and proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and GeoStudio. McMillen provides a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $180,000 along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of engineering consulting experience including dam safety evaluations.
  • Knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform dam safety inspections and evaluations.
  • Manage clients and deliverables.
  • Mentor junior staff on dam safety.

Skills

Civil engineering
Structural engineering
Geotechnical engineering
Client relationship management
Regulatory experience
Report writing
Software proficiency (AutoCAD, GeoStudio)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering
Master's degree preferred
Washington, Oregon, or California PE License

Tools

AutoCAD
GeoStudio
HEC-RAS

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Chief Dam Safety Engineer based in Denver, Colorado. The role requires a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background in civil, structural, or geotechnical engineering. This position involves managing dam safety inspections, coordinating client projects, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years of consulting experience and proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and GeoStudio. McMillen provides a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $180,000 along with extensive benefits.

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