Dam Safety Engineer

Join a leading water utility organization as a Dam Safety Engineer, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding water retention structures and ensuring regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to infrastructure integrity, public safety, and environmental protection, working alongside a dedicated team passionate about water resources management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of water retention structures
• Apply engineering expertise to the planning, design, and operation of water retention facilities
• Prepare reports, deliver presentations, and communicate verbally with stakeholders
• Manage projects and solve problems related to dam safety and infrastructure integrity
• Conduct fieldwork, including site visits and coordination with officials, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Travel across Pennsylvania with up to 25% overnight stays
• Operate a company vehicle for site visits and fieldwork

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a preference for Civil Engineering
• 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally in dam safety
• PA Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Knowledge of hydraulic modeling, water quality, and the water/wastewater industry
• Strong understanding of federal and state regulatory requirements
• Valid PA driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle
• Willingness to perform fieldwork, including occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Ability to work both in-office and in the field with a focus on safety and compliance
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in emergency preparedness and response planning, including Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
• Familiarity with contract administration and construction technology for dam projects
• Experience representing organizations before regulatory agencies
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and networking with regulatory authorities