Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Dam Safety Instructor

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group health benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Security clearance benefits

Referral bonus program

Performance incentives

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Co‑Instructor) for a specialized Dam Operator Safety Training program in Denver, Colorado. This role involves developing training content, providing field instruction, and conducting technical analyses for operational safety. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in geotechnical engineering, with strong skills in soil mechanics and project management. Competitive compensation includes health benefits and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering of embankment dams.
• PE/GE license required where applicable.
• Prior work with FAC 0107/0108 programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of training content on embankment dam behavior.
• Provide field instruction on geotechnical inspection.
• Support technical analysis and field practicum exercises.
• Create modules on foundations, drains, and field observation guides.
• Advise operators on anomaly detection and instrumentation interpretation.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Seepage analysis

Instrumentation basics

Construction observation

Case-history synthesis

Project management methodologies

Critical thinking

Risk communication

Collaboration

Teaching skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Co‑Instructor) for a specialized Dam Operator Safety Training program in Denver, Colorado. This role involves developing training content, providing field instruction, and conducting technical analyses for operational safety. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in geotechnical engineering, with strong skills in soil mechanics and project management. Competitive compensation includes health benefits and a 401(k).