Senior Dam Safety Engineer (FERC IC) – Remote

McMillen; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

FSA/CFSP

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Stock ownership opportunity

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC to join our team. This role supports Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dam safety evaluations and requires a PE license, extensive dam safety expertise, and strong client relations.

The position offers remote work with flexible hours for the right candidate. You will manage projects, lead PFMA/L2RA workshops, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients on hydroelectric projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• B.S. required, in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred)
• Active PE License in good standing is required
• 15+ years of engineering consulting experience including FERC Part 12D, dam safety evaluations, and dam engineering design and analysis
• Previously performed the role of FERC-approved Independent Consultant or CDSE or be eligible to perform this role
• PMFA/L2RA Facilitator on a FERC-regulated Project or be eligible to be approved to perform this role
• Significant knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, etc.), AllPile, Rocscience, and/or HEC-RAS

Responsibilities

• Perform dam safety work including FERC Part 12D inspections (CAs and PIs) and CDSE dam safety services
• Lead or participate in PFMA and L2RA workshops
• Oversee hydrological, geotechnical, and structural evaluations of dams and embankments
• Prepare and review dam safety reports (DSSMRs, O&M Manuals, PSPs, ODSPs, EAPs, STI)
• Manage clients, projects, and deliverables
• Provide dam safety training and lead EAP exercises with clients
• Conduct meetings, present findings, and advise clients/regulators/boards
• Lead or support remedial designs for embankments, concrete dams, and other structures
• Mentor junior staff on dam safety topics
• Market professional services, write proposals, estimate costs, and schedule projects
• Assist in subcontractor selection for dam safety activities

Skills

Licensed PE

Client relationships

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical

M.S. preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio

AllPile

Rocscience

HEC-RAS

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC to join our team. This role supports Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dam safety evaluations and requires a PE license, extensive dam safety expertise, and strong client relations.

The position offers remote work with flexible hours for the right candidate. You will manage projects, lead PFMA/L2RA workshops, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with clients on hydroelectric projects nationwide.