Senior Dam Safety Engineer - Lead Design & Inspections

GEI Consultants, Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedules

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Professional Development Support

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking Senior Dam Safety Engineers and FERC-approved Independent Consultants to join our nationwide team.

You will lead design, analysis, and inspections of dams and hydraulic structures, conduct risk assessments, and support regulatory projects with a collaborative, multidisciplinary group. Hybrid and flexible work locations are available, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile projects across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• PE license and 10+ years of relevant dam/hydropower experience.
• 5+ years of project management with leadership and BD skills.
• FERC Part 12 familiarity with CA/PIs and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of FERC processes (STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, SQRAs).
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and strong communication.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new/rehab hydraulic structures and dam components.
• Perform analyses, evaluations, and designs for hydropower and related projects.
• Conduct inspections and risk assessments in support of regulatory programs.
• Prepare drawings, specs, criteria, cost estimates and reports.
• Collaborate with GEI teams, clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• Serve as technical lead or project manager with QA/QC oversight.
• Support proposals, business development and industry involvement.

Skills

Project leadership

FERC Part 12 knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEI Consultants, Inc. is seeking Senior Dam Safety Engineers and FERC-approved Independent Consultants to join our nationwide team.

You will lead design, analysis, and inspections of dams and hydraulic structures, conduct risk assessments, and support regulatory projects with a collaborative, multidisciplinary group. Hybrid and flexible work locations are available, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile projects across the U.S.