Dam Safety Geotechnical Engineer

Spicer Group; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Spicer Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support Dam Safety projects within the Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line and other Spicer Group projects.

This role will apply soil mechanics, seepage, slope stability, foundation, instrumentation, and risk-informed engineering principles to help deliver practical, technically sound solutions that protect public safety, improve infrastructure performance, and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field; EIT required or in progress.
• Knowledge of soil mechanics, seepage, slope stability, and foundation engineering.
• Willingness to travel for field work and dam inspections.
• Clear technical reporting and design documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports dam safety projects with inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitation design.
• Performs geotechnical investigations, data review, and laboratory testing.
• Prepares technical memoranda, geotechnical reports, and construction plans.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams for integrated design and permitting.
• Provides construction-phase support and field observations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Field investigations

Dam safety

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

Spicer Group is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to support Dam Safety projects within the Water Resources / Surface Water Service Line and other Spicer Group projects.

This role will apply soil mechanics, seepage, slope stability, foundation, instrumentation, and risk-informed engineering principles to help deliver practical, technically sound solutions that protect public safety, improve infrastructure performance, and support regulatory compliance.