Civil Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting fieldwork including dam and levee safety inspections, planning, and observing subsurface explorations and instrumentation installations.
• Performing construction monitoring for dam and levee rehabilitation and dam removal projects.
• Reviewing subsurface information to develop input parameters for geotechnical analyses.
• Assisting in the assignment of laboratory testing to support development of input parameters for geotechnical analyses.
• Executing engineering analyses such as seepage and slope stability analyses of embankment dams and levees, toe drain and filter designs, gravity dam stability analyses, etc.
• Executing finite element analyses of dams, support of excavations, soil stabilization/ground improvement, tunneling, waterfront structures, etc.
• Writing technical memos and reports summarizing analyses, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assisting with the design of dam and levee rehabilitation projects (including stability improvements, water control structures overtopping protection, seepage control, etc.); design of waterfront structures; and planning and design of dam removal / stream restoration projects.
• Aiding in the development of permit applications for dam-related projects.
• Aiding in the preparation of construction plans and technical specifications.
• Aiding with constructability reviews and preparation of contractor work plan submittals for various underground construction activities.
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with contractors, clients, and team members.
• Aiding in proposal development and internal project management.

Special Skills/Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus is preferred.
• Experience or academic training with geotechnical computer software packages such as GeoStudio applications is preferred.
• 4+ years of professional work experience involving dams or related structures is preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills are required.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency is required; AutoCAD and GIS proficiency are preferred.
• Experience with the municipal/state work, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is preferred.
• Occasional out-of-town travel will be required.

Pay

The base salary for this position may range between $90,000.00 to $130,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

Schedule

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Benefits

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