Senior Dam Safety Engineer (FERC-IC) — Remote & Flexible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC-IC to join our team, with a license (PE) and extensive FERC dam safety experience.

The role supports engagements across the United States and can be fully remote with flexible hours for the right candidate. You will collaborate with clients on federally-regulated hydroelectric projects, lead PFMA/L2RA workshops, and mentor staff while delivering critical dam safety analyses and design reviews.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Active PE License in good standing is required.
• 15+ years of engineering consulting experience with FERC Part 12D & dam safety.
• Experience as FERC-approved Independent Consultant/CDSE or eligible.
• PMFA/L2RA Facilitator on FERC-regulated Projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dam safety work including FERC Part 12D inspections (CA/PIs) and CDSE types dam safety services.
• Lead 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.

Skills

PE License

15+ years experience

FERC Part 12D

Dam safety analysis

Project management

Client relations

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GeoStudio SLOPE/W

Allpile

Rocscience

HEC-RAS

Job description

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC-IC to join our team, with a license (PE) and extensive FERC dam safety experience.

The role supports engagements across the United States and can be fully remote with flexible hours for the right candidate. You will collaborate with clients on federally-regulated hydroelectric projects, lead PFMA/L2RA workshops, and mentor staff while delivering critical dam safety analyses and design reviews.