Dams Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting dam and/or levee safety inspections
• Supervising fieldwork including test borings, instrumentation installations, and construction monitoring for dam and levee rehabilitation projects
• Providing data analysis, organization, and interpretation in support of dam/levee inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitations projects
• Executing and/or supervising geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage and slope stability analyses of embankment dams and levees, toe drain and filter designs, gravity dam stability analyses
• Familiarity with FERC regulations and Part 12 Inspections
• Writing inspection/engineering reports and assisting in preparing permit applications
• Preparing construction plans and technical specifications
• Performing cost/quantity estimates and project scheduling
• Communicating effectively and efficiently with team members, clients and contractors
• Providing leadership/mentoring to technical staff
• Preparing technical and cost proposals
• Working with a GZA Principal and interacting with clients and regulatory agencies
• Executing project management duties including managing and tracking budgets, invoicing, assessing staffing requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field of practice is required; M.S. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical focus) is a plus
• Professional Engineer license in CT is required with the ability to obtain PE in MA, NJ, and NY
• An ideal candidate will have at least 7 to 10 years of experience in civil – geotechnical engineering, with direct involvement in dam safety inspections, condition assessments, subsurface exploration programs, engineering analyses, dam rehabilitation design, and regulatory permitting
• Direct experience completing projects with public sector/municipal agencies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York is highly preferred
• Proven experience with design and development of engineering technical specifications, cost estimating and other related bidding documents
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to speak publicly
• Solid project financial management skills; knowledge of production support systems and personal computer proficiency are all required competencies
• Experience in providing technical and project leadership to staff-level or junior engineers
• A strong background using various geotechnical computer software such as SEEP/W, SLOPE/W. Experience with finite element analysis software such as PLAXIS will be a plus
• Experience with AutoCAD and ArcView-GIS is considered essential for this position
• Experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and/or the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is preferred
• Candidate must have consistent means of transportation to/from project sites
• Occasional out-of-town travel will be required

About GZA

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water, and construction management services. At GZA, we foster a collaborative, "One Company" culture where our employees are empowered to take ownership of their careers and make meaningful contributions to the company's success.

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.