Senior Technical Manager, Dams and Levees Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Dam Engineer to lead their Dams and Levees team. The position involves designing, constructing, and maintaining dam structures while complying with safety standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, a PE license, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field. This role offers a chance to work within a motivated team and contribute to significant projects in a flexible workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in dam engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of dam structures.
• Oversee the construction and maintenance of dams.
• Conduct site investigations to determine project feasibility.
• Prepare engineering reports, designs, and specifications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.

Skills

Leadership in design and analysis of dam structures

Project management

Technical guidance

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Site investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

GIS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for a Senior Dam Engineer to lead our Dams and Levees team that can sit in our Chamblee (Atlanta), GA, other GA locations, Alabama, or Tennessee WSP office. The ideal candidate will bring experience in designing, constructing, and maintaining dams and related hydraulic structures. This role is pivotal to our growing dams and levees business. If you are passionate about making a difference, enjoy working with a motivated team, and are eager to advance your career, we invite you to apply.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and analysis of dam structures, including earthfill, rockfill, concrete gravity, and arch dams.
• Oversee the construction and maintenance of dams, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Conduct site investigations and assessments to determine the feasibility and safety of dam projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, designs, and technical specifications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, hydrologists, and environmental scientists.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Ensure adherence to environmental and safety regulations throughout all project phases.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential dam failures or issues.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to promote WSP and your profile.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in dam engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, and GIS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.