Description Essential Responsibilities & Duties - Lead the design of new and rehabilitated hydraulic structures - including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, and foundations.
- Conduct engineering analyses, evaluations, and designs; develop design options and recommendations for hydropower, pumped-storage, and related dam safety projects.
- Perform inspections and engineering assessments of dams and hydraulic structures - and participate in risk assessments - in support of FERC Comprehensive Assessments (CAs), Periodic Inspections (PIs), and other regulatory or client needs.
- Apply critical thinking and creativity to solve unique engineering challenges.
- Prepare contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design criteria and documentation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across GEI offices, clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Serve as technical lead, and or project manager and provide oversight, QA/QC review, and mentorship of staff as needed.
- Support proposals and business development, maintain visibility in the marketplace, and participate in professional organizations such as ASDSO and ASCE.
- Travel as needed for inspections, meetings, and project requirements.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience with dams, water conveyances, or other constructed works and infrastructure associated with hydropower and pumped-storage projects regulated by FERC or other agencies.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, with demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic-planning skills.
- Familiarity and experience with FERC's Part 12 Dam Safety Program, with emphasis on CAs, PIs, and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of the FERC regulatory process, including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, and SQRAs.
- Experience working in a multidiscipline environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project) and AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Self-motivated, able to work both independently and as part of a project team through completion.
- Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel as required.
Desired Qualifications - FERC-approved Independent Consultant, or the ability to demonstrate approval within 1-2 years.
- Completion of training necessary to serve as an IC or Facilitator for Comprehensive Assessments.
- Experience performing structural analyses of hydraulic structures using finite element software (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, STAAD, RISA, or similar).
- Knowledge and experience with hydroelectric dam reservoir operations.
- Civil and dam engineering design experience, including development of design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bidding assistance.
- A commitment to quality, teamwork, innovative problem-solving, communication, and relationship management - and to being an active participant in our employee-ownership culture.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ENVIRONMENT
Functional Demands:
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Sedentary
Light
Medium
Other
Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)
Physical Activity Requirements Occasional (0-35% of day) Frequent (33-66% of day) Continuous (67-100% of day) Not Applicable Sitting
6-8 hours
Standing
0-1 hour
Walking
0-1 hour
Climbing
X
Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds
Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
0-10 pounds
Carrying objects
0-1 hour
Push/pull
X
Twisting
0-1 hour
Bending
0-1 hour
Reaching forward
0-1 hour
Reaching overhead
0-1 hour
Squat/kneel/crawl
X
Wrist position deviation
3-5 hours
Pinching/fine motor skills
1-2 hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
6-8 hours
Taste or smell (taste=never)
0-1 hour
Talk or hear
6-8 hours
Accurate 20/40 Very Accurate 20/20 Not Applicable Near Vision
X
Far Vision
X
Yes No Not Applicable Color Discrimination
X
Sensory Requirements Minimal Moderate Accurate Not Applicable Depth perception
X
Hearing
X
Environment Requirements Occupational Exposure Risk Potential Reasonably Anticipated Not Anticipated Blood borne pathogens
X
Chemical
X
Airborne communicable diseases
X
Extreme temperatures
X
Radiation
X
Uneven surfaces or elevations
X
Extreme noise levels
X
Dust/particulate matter
X
Other (exposure risks): Usual workday hours :
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8
10
12
Other work hours
