Dam Safety Geotechnical Engineer: Field Inspections & Design

US Army Corps of Engineers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha seeks a Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) to inspect dam structures, analyze instrumentation, and support dam safety efforts. The role involves planning field investigations and laboratory tests to inform geotechnical analyses such as slope stability and seepage.

The position requires evaluating risk, reviewing geotechnical design portions, and assisting with safety programs. Travel and TDY are part of the duties. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual, periodic, and special inspections of dam structures; evaluate instrumentation data; conduct dam safety training; and participate in emergency flood fight activities.
• Develop geotechnical studies and designs for dam and levee projects by planning and performing field investigations and laboratory test programs of project sites to inform geotechnical analyses including: slope stability, settlement, and seepage.
• Assist in executing dam safety risk assessments.
• Review and prepare geotechnical portions of plans and specifications for dam and levee projects.

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers in Omaha seeks a Civil Engineer (Geotechnical) to inspect dam structures, analyze instrumentation, and support dam safety efforts. The role involves planning field investigations and laboratory tests to inform geotechnical analyses such as slope stability and seepage.

The position requires evaluating risk, reviewing geotechnical design portions, and assisting with safety programs. Travel and TDY are part of the duties. U.S. citizenship is required.