CareerPlan

Instrumentation Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring

Orange, CA, usFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens only

Core

Design, install, and monitor instrumentation systems (telemetry, piezometers, inclinometers) for dams and levees to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Mid-to-Senior Civil Engineer (Dam Safety & Instrumentation)

Builds

Instrumentation networks and monitoring systems for dam safety projects

Domain

Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure / Dam Safety

Required skills

Dam safety instrumentation design, telemetry network implementation, field equipment calibration, data analysis for risk assessment, technical reporting, multidisciplinary collaboration

Preferred skills

ADAS/SCADA system design, geotechnical dam design oversight, 8+ years experience in dam safety or geotechnical monitoring

Technologies

Telemetry networks, Piezometers, Inclinometers, Pressure transducers, ADAS, SCADA

Responsibilities

Design and implement instrumentation systems, conduct field inspections and troubleshooting, analyze instrumentation data to assess dam performance, prepare technical reports for clients and regulators, collaborate with geotechnical and structural teams

Seniority

Mid-level (4+ years) to Senior (8+ years), hands-on IC