Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Slate Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer, where you'll engage in impactful dam safety evaluations and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior staff while working with a talented team of engineers and scientists. You will be responsible for managing project execution, developing field programs, and preparing detailed engineering reports. With a focus on professional growth and collaboration, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive, employee-owned environment. Embrace the chance to make a difference in dam safety and engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in civil or geotechnical engineering consulting.
• M.S. in Civil Engineering with dam safety focus required.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-sized dam safety projects.
• Coordinate field programs and oversee engineering design.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

FERC Part 12 Regulations

Project Management

Advanced Excel

Computer Modeling Software

Communication Skills

Education

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

QUAD4M

FLAC2D/3D

PLAXIS

Job description

CA-based; Remote Work Option (in the US)

Description

As a Senior Dam Safety Engineer with Slate, you’ll be joining a world-class group of engineers, geologists, and earthquake scientists with one primary guiding principle: Do Good Work.

Our Senior Dam Safety Engineers get their hands deep into all phases of dam safety evaluations and Federal and State regulatory compliance with the goal of becoming a FERC-approved Independent Consultant (IC) or Potential Failure Modes Analysis/Level 2 Risk Analysis Facilitator. A qualified Senior Dam Safety Engineer candidate will be experienced with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 safety evaluation including the preparation of Periodic Inspection Reports, Comprehensive Assessment Reports, Level 2 Risk Analysis Reports, as well as preparation of ancillary reports such as STIDs and DSSMP/Rs. The ideal candidate has spent several years performing investigations, analysis and design for dam safety projects.

At the Senior level, the successful candidate will be expected to manage the execution of small to medium-sized projects or tasks, including: developing and coordinating field programs (subsurface investigations, construction observation, visual inspections, and instrument readings), overseeing the preparation of detailed engineering design and calculation packages, being responsible for preparing reports under limited supervision of senior team leaders, creating and managing budgets and deliverable schedules, participating in or leading client meetings/discussions, and staff management.

We are looking for an engaging senior engineer that will be a fit to both lead projects and mentor junior staff. This engineer will be self-motivated and will strive to build their own practice over time with the support of our existing team. Slate is an employee-owned company that strives to offer an environment that fosters the growth of each team member.

SALARY RANGE

$120,000 to $175,000 (dependent on experience)

• 10+ Years’ experience in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering consulting or similar industry
• M.S. in Civil Engineering (with dam safety or geotechnical focus)
• P.E. required, CA P.E. license preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with FERC Part 12 Regulations, Experience with FERC SQRA procedures preferred
• MS Excel – Advanced user (VBA knowledge a plus)
• Advanced knowledge of computer modeling software for dam safety applications (e.g., SLOPE/W, SEEP/W, QUAD4M, FLAC2D/3D, PLAXIS, or similar)
• Ability to expertly communicate engineering concepts both verbally and written
• Ability to work on multiple assignments under rigid schedule and budget constraints