Dam Manager (Senior Geotechnical Engineer)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of dam engineering projects, including inspections, safety evaluations, and rehabilitation or removal design
• Conduct and oversee field investigations and geotechnical assessments, including subsurface exploration and soil/bedrock analysis
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and mentoring more junior engineers
• Prepare and review engineering reports, design calculations, specifications, and contract documents
• Take ownership of project performance, including schedules, budgets, and client deliverables
• Support the development of proposals, including scope, staffing, and cost estimates for new work
• Attend meetings, presentations, and support ongoing relationship management
• Contribute to business development efforts and represent the firm within the industry and wider community

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or related Engineering discipline (Master's preferred)
• Approximately 10+ years of experience within dam engineering, with strong exposure to inspection, evaluation, and design of water retention structures
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required, with the ability to take technical ownership of projects
• Demonstrated experience managing projects end-to-end, including overseeing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable leading technical workstreams, including geotechnical analysis, design development, and preparation of engineering documentation
• Strong client-facing skills, with experience supporting proposals, attending interviews, and contributing to business development activities
• Proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a collaborative, mentor-led approach to team development
• Familiarity with industry-standard engineering tools and a commitment to staying current with evolving best practices and technologies

What We're Looking For

Hybrid structure with flexibility and strong work-life balance
Clear pathway into senior leadership
Opportunity to shape and grow a key technical practice area