Dam & Water Resources Engineer - Inspections & Analysis

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks a Natural Resources Engineer 1 in the Division of Water in Columbus, OH. You will review dam and levee construction plans, perform hydrologic and stability analyses, and participate in site inspections across Ohio.

This full-time role starts at $31.47 per hour with raises to $46.08 per hour over 7.5 years, plus potential COLA. A valid FE and Engineer-In-Training are required within 180 days; an engineering degree from an accredited program is

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an accredited program.
• Must test and pass FE exam within 180 days of start date.
• Must be issued valid Engineer-In-Training certificate by State Licensing Board within 180 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviews of detailed construction plans and specifications for dams and levees for compliance with appropriate criteria and make recommendations for approval, disapproval, or modification of the plans to project manager.
• Assist with detailed hydrologic, hydraulic and stability analyses of embankments that includes analysis of spillways and other appurtenances to evaluate their integrity and safety.
• Travel to dam sites throughout the state of Ohio to conduct and assist with detailed engineering inspections of existing and proposed dams.
• Prepare, assist, and review written reports of inspections
• Starting hourly pay of $31.47hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.08/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Education

Engineering degree

FE exam

Engineer-In-Training certificate

Job description

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources seeks a Natural Resources Engineer 1 in the Division of Water in Columbus, OH. You will review dam and levee construction plans, perform hydrologic and stability analyses, and participate in site inspections across Ohio.

This full-time role starts at $31.47 per hour with raises to $46.08 per hour over 7.5 years, plus potential COLA. A valid FE and Engineer-In-Training are required within 180 days; an engineering degree from an accredited program is