Senior Dam Safety Engineer: Risk & Compliance Leader

KGS Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

KGS Group is seeking a highly experienced Dam Safety Engineer to join the Hydro Structural team across North America. The role focuses on dam safety, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and engineering design for water storage and hydropower facilities.

The engineer will lead design teams, perform FERC Part 12 inspections, develop risk analyses, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of dam engineering experience, PE certification, and eligibility for a FERC Part 12

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification is required; a G.E. certification is an asset.
• Qualified FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant or eligible to become one immediately.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in dam engineering and construction, dam safety, and risk assessments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to undergo security clearance if required.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams for FERC and state-regulated projects.
• Perform dam safety design and evaluations, including FERC Part 12 inspections.
• Conduct potential failure mode and risk analyses for water storage and hydropower dams; serve as SME in risk workshops.
• Prepare proposals, fee estimates, and manage project schedules.
• Design earthen embankments and evaluate geotechnical aspects of dams and related projects.
• Develop geotechnical field and laboratory testing programs and analyze results.
• Prepare project documents and review others’ technical writing.
• Engage regulators, clients, and contractors in technical discussions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Support growth and development of dam practices.

Skills

Dam safety

Risk analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

PLAXIS

FLAC

Job description

KGS Group is seeking a highly experienced Dam Safety Engineer to join the Hydro Structural team across North America. The role focuses on dam safety, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and engineering design for water storage and hydropower facilities.

The engineer will lead design teams, perform FERC Part 12 inspections, develop risk analyses, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of dam engineering experience, PE certification, and eligibility for a FERC Part 12