Assistant State Dam Safety Engineer III
Core
Supervision and management of the Engineering Review Program for dam safety, including review of technical work, permitting, inspections, and enforcement for over 3,000 regulated dams in North Carolina.
Role type
Senior IC civil/geotechnical engineer (dam safety)
Builds
Statewide dam safety regulatory program and emergency response protocols
Domain
Public sector / Civil engineering / Water resources management
Required skills
Dam safety regulations, Geotechnical analysis, Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, Engineering review, Team supervision, Emergency response coordination, Permitting, Inspection protocols
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, Emergency management coordination, Geologic survey interpretation
Technologies
Geotechnical software, Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools, GIS
Responsibilities
Supervise a team of engineers within the Dam Safety Program; Review technical and professional engineering work related to dam construction, modification, repair, breach, or removal; Provide expert technical assistance to staff, agencies, and dam owners; Train regional staff on inspection procedures and record keeping; Assist in maintaining records of dam conditions; Perform and review geotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic reports and models; Coordinate with Division of Emergency Management for dam safety emergencies.