Geotechnical Team Lead
Core
Lead and support major dam infrastructure projects including safety evaluations, rehabilitation, and new design for dams, levees, spillways, and related hydraulic structures.
Role type
Senior Geotechnical Team Lead (Dams & Levees)
Builds
Dam safety evaluations, rehabilitation programs, new dam designs, and stabilization measures for hydraulic infrastructure.
Domain
Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Water Infrastructure
Required skills
Geotechnical engineering for dams, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis, seismic performance evaluation, field exploration, project management, technical reporting, mentoring, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Dam and levee owner client relationships, advanced seismic analysis, failure mode analysis (PFMA), independent technical reviews (ITR)
Technologies
Geotechnical analysis software, hydraulic modeling tools, laboratory testing equipment
Responsibilities
Provide senior-level technical leadership on dam and levee projects; Lead geotechnical design and analyses including slope stability and seismic performance; Manage multidisciplinary project teams; Oversee field exploration and laboratory testing; Coordinate with hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural engineering teams; Support business development and proposal preparation; Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; Perform independent technical reviews (ITR) and dam safety inspections.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities