Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geologic Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Licensed professional engineer in at least one state required; Georgia, North Carolina, or Virginia preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in heavy civil infrastructure and water resource projects.
  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience in relevant design projects.
  • Experience producing construction documents is beneficial.
  • Experience with geo-structural project analysis and design is a plus.
  • Involvement in professional societies at state or national level is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage design projects with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Prepare engineering studies and preliminary engineering designs.
  • Drive proposal efforts for new projects and client opportunities.
  • Provide geotechnical design support for dam, levee, and hydropower services.
  • Assist various firm projects with geotechnical items and issues.
  • Develop quality control plans and review work of others.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff while ensuring project success.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical and dependent care.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance and employer-paid life insurance.
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan with financial planning support.
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and in-house training.
Full Job Description
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Water Resources Practice Group with a focus on Dam, Levee, and Hydropower Services. Successful candidates will lead and manage projects and pursuits in our Mid-Atlantic Region and across the U.S. The position requirements include:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team on design projects, including overseeing the production of construction drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
  • Lead, manage, and prepare engineering studies and preliminary engineering design studies.
  • Lead and manage proposal pursuits for new project and client opportunities.
  • Support other projects within the Dam, Levee and Hydropower Services Group with geotechnical design items.
  • Support other projects across the firm with geotechnical items, issues, and subcontractors.
  • Develop and implement quality control plans for your work and serve as a quality reviewer for work performed by others.
  • Successfully interface with and develop relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Perform the work with limited oversight or supervision.
  • Lead and collaborate with others, and mentor and develop junior staff.
  • Possess fundamental knowledge of geotechnical engineering; specifically, as it relates to embankment stability, seepage, internal erosion, settlement, and instrumentation.
  • Possess professional organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Up to 20% travel across Hazen's Mid-Atlantic region, with occasional travel across the continental U.S. for projects, group planning, and technical conferences

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is required.
  • Master of Science/Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is a plus.
  • Licensed professional engineer in at least one state is required (GA, NC, and VA preferred) with the ability to become licensed in multiple states.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource projects.
  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource design projects.
  • Experience that includes production of construction documents is a plus.
  • Experience analyzing and designing solutions for geo-structural projects is a plus.
  • Professional society involvement/volunteerism at the State or National level is a plus.
  • Risk assessment experience and/or training is a plus.

What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
  • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location

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