Senior Dam Safety Engineer (FERC IC) – Remote

McMillen; Spokane (WA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock ownership opportunities

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC to join our team. The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of consulting experience in dam safety and FERC Part 12D, and will involve direct client engagement on federally-regulated hydroelectric projects.

The position can be fully remote with flexible hours for the right candidate. You will lead dam safety evaluations, mentor staff, and manage projects, while coordinating with regulators and clients to ensure compliance and quality

Qualifications

• PE license required and in good standing
• 15+ years of engineering consulting experience with FERC Part 12D and dam safety
• Experience as FERC Independent Consultant or CDSE
• PMFA/L2RA facilitator experience

Responsibilities

• Perform dam safety work including FERC Part 12D inspections (CA s and PIs) and CDSE-type services
• Lead PFMA and L2RA workshops
• Oversee dam safety evaluations of dams, embankments, dikes, and levees
• Prepare 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 and present findings to clients/regulators/boards
• Lead or support remedial designs for embankment and concrete dams
• Mentor junior staff on dam safety
• Marketing, proposals, cost estimating, and scheduling
• Assist in subcontractor selection for dam safety activities

Skills

PE License

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio SLOPE/W

HEC-RAS

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC to join our team. The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of consulting experience in dam safety and FERC Part 12D, and will involve direct client engagement on federally-regulated hydroelectric projects.

The position can be fully remote with flexible hours for the right candidate. You will lead dam safety evaluations, mentor staff, and manage projects, while coordinating with regulators and clients to ensure compliance and quality