Senior Dams Engineer / Practice Leader

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Dams Engineer / Practice Leader, with a strategic focus on the New York City metro region. This position is a leadership role for a forward-thinking professional who combines technical expertise with strong business development acumen.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Collaborate with existing practitioners and growth leaders to develop the overall strategy and vision to reinforce and expand the metro NY Dams Practice
• Identify, develop, pursue, and win opportunities with new and existing clients within New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, the East region, and nationwide
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise design teams in the inspection, evaluation, and design of water infrastructure projects such as dams, levees, spillways, outlet works, hydroelectric facilities, and other appurtenant structures
• Provide technical input and oversight in one or more of the following technical disciplines: civil, structural, geotechnical, water resources, hydrology and hydraulics, mechanical
• Resolve complex issues to benefit our clients
• Manage local, regional, and national projects
• Manage project teams that include 10 or more members, often representing multiple services and subconsultants

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; MS preferred
• 20+ years’ experience in design, project management, and construction of dams, levees, flood management systems, and/or hydropower projects
• Registered professional civil engineer in New York
• Ability to work with limited supervision; organized; energetic and enthusiastic; and ability to build productive working relationships within the firm and with project teams
• Understanding of regulatory and permitting environment in New York and the surrounding states, including work under the jurisdiction of the NYSDEC, NYCDEP, NJDEP, and other agencies (USACE, FERC, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in pursuing and winning opportunities for water clients in the metro NY region
• Strong reputation in the metro NY market for dams, levees, flood control structures and/or hydropower services
• Demonstrated experience in water resource engineering with strong analysis and design experience working on large civil works projects such as dams, levees, flood walls, canals, penstocks, and related structures
• Able to supervise and direct junior staff