Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, D.P.C. is hiring a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to lead and perform dam safety evaluations and design, with a strong focus on geotechnical engineering. The role contributes to the Dam Safety Practice’s leadership, project delivery, proposal development, and client and regulator engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee, coordinate, and direct design teams for FERC and state-regulated projects
• Perform dam safety evaluations and design, including FERC Part 12 inspections
• Perform earthen embankment design and geotechnical evaluation of earthen dams (large and small), as well as civil works projects
• Develop geotechnical monitoring and testing programs as well as analysis of results
• Develop and/or review construction sequencing, design plans and specifications, and permit applications for dam-related civil projects
• Lead technical discussions with regulators and clients as well as at public meetings
• Technical writing for project documents, as well as review of other engineers’ technical writing
• Technical guidance and mentoring for other engineers in their project work and professional development
• Marketing of professional services, proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling

Requirements:

• a strong background in the geotechnical aspects of dam safety evaluations and design
• The ideal candidate will have approval as a FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant or the requisite experience to qualify for approval
• Experience conducting risk-based analyses for dam safety inspections is desirable
• BS in civil or geotechnical engineering, or other appropriate field
• Registered as a Professional Engineer and committed to maintaining registrations in multiple northeastern states to support our regional business practice
• Qualified to become a FERC Part 12 inspector immediately, if not already approved
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• MS preferred
• Training and/or experience in risk-based analysis desired
• 15+ years of experience preferred in the following areas:
• Project management
• Geotechnical engineering related to dams and water retaining structures
• Dam safety evaluations and design
• Development, implementation, and evaluation of geotechnical investigation, testing, and monitoring programs
• Evaluation of earthquake response of embankments
• Client interaction and staff mentoring
• Proposal development
• Familiarity with federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines
• Experience with other aspects of dam safety, such as grouting repairs, hydrology/hydraulics, and/or structural engineering a plus