Senior Dam Safety Geologist – Engineering Review

Bureau of Reclamation; Lakewood (CO); Remote; USD 140,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Denver's Engineering Geology & Geophysics Division invites applications for a Geologist. You will conduct engineering geology evaluations, hydrogeologic characterization, and geotechnical investigations to support dam safety and construction projects.

As a senior technical advisor on Safety of Dams, you will review designs, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position is open under Fed Transition and includes telework eligibility.

Qualifications

• Mandatory education requirement; must submit transcripts showing degree, major, GPA or class ranking, credit hours earned and conferral date.
• Unofficial transcripts allowed for interim qualification, but official transcripts required before starting work if education was used to qualify.
• Foreign education: provide evidence of evaluation and equivalency to U.S. education from a recognized private organization.
• This is a Merit Promotion announcement open to eligible federal employees and other hiring paths as described.

Responsibilities

• Conducts engineering geology evaluations, materials and hydrogeologic characterization, and geotechnical investigations.
• Performs hazard identification and construction management duties; provides expert review and technical guidance.
• Serves as Safety of Dams advisor, delivering senior-level input on engineering geology across all SOD phases.
• Acts as independent reviewer of final designs and construction specifications for dams and related infrastructure.

Job description

The Bureau of Reclamation in Denver's Engineering Geology & Geophysics Division invites applications for a Geologist. You will conduct engineering geology evaluations, hydrogeologic characterization, and geotechnical investigations to support dam safety and construction projects.

As a senior technical advisor on Safety of Dams, you will review designs, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This position is open under Fed Transition and includes telework eligibility.