Project Engineer - Dams, Hydraulics & Water Resources
Core
Planning, design, permitting, and construction of complex water resources and civil infrastructure projects, focusing on dam safety, hydraulic structures, and flood risk reduction.
Role type
Senior IC civil engineer (water resources & dam safety)
Builds
Dams, reservoirs, spillways, embankments, levees, pump stations, and water control structures
Domain
Civil engineering, water resources, hydraulic infrastructure
Required skills
Civil engineering design, hydraulic analysis, hydrologic analysis, dam safety evaluation, regulatory coordination, project management, field investigation, technical documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, EPA SWMM
Preferred skills
FERC-regulated hydropower experience, USACE/FEMA/state dam safety program familiarity, reservoir/spillway/embankment rehabilitation, leading engineering design teams
Technologies
AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, HY-8, EPA SWMM
Responsibilities
Perform civil engineering design for dams, reservoirs, spillways, embankments, levees, pump stations, and water control structures; Develop grading, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management plans; Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard engineering software; Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, permit applications, construction documents, and technical specifications; Support dam safety evaluations, rehabilitation designs, breach analyses, and engineering risk assessments; Coordinate technical activities with geotechnical, structural, environmental, and construction professionals; Assist with project management activities, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination; Conduct field investigations, site inspections, and construction support activities; Collaborate with regulatory agencies and permitting authorities to support project approvals and compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
