Parsons
Senior Dam Safety Engineer
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our team. Parsons has an immediate opening for a Senior Dam Safety Engineer with a strong background in the geotechnical aspects of dam safety evaluations and design to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects within your community.
The ideal candidate will have approval as a FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant or the required experience to qualify for approval. Experience conducting risk-based analyses for dam safety inspections is desirable.
This position will be a key part of the Parsons’ Water Resources team and is expected to contribute to both project work in the office and in the field. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual to utilize their knowledge and experience for our clients’ immediate and future projects.
This position also requires travel to project sites, mainly located in South Florida.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop and manage the dam safety program for the SFWMD for multiple high-hazard reservoirs
Perform dam safety evaluations
Perform geotechnical evaluation of earthen dams (large and small), as well as civil works projects
Develop geotechnical monitoring and testing programs as well as analysis of results
Lead technical discussions with regulators and clients as well as at public meetings
Train others in dam safety field observations, field data collection, and lead dam safety tabletop exercises
Work with the SFWMD Emergency Manager in administration of the Dam Safety program
Technical writing for project documents, as well as review of other engineers’ technical writing
Technical guidance and mentoring for other engineers and modelers in their project work and professional development
Required Experience and Education:
BS in civil or geotechnical engineering, or other appropriate field (MS preferred) and 15+ years of related work experience is required for this role.
Registered as a Professional Engineer in Florida.
FERC Part 12 Inspector Certification, or ability to obtain Certification quickly, is required.
Knowledge of USACE Dam Safety Policies.
Familiarity with federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines.
Training and/or experience in risk-based analysis desired.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Experience and Education:
Strong preference for significant experience within Project management, Geotechnical engineering related to dams and water retaining structures, Dam safety evaluations and design, Development, implementation, and evaluation of geotechnical investigation, testing, and monitoring programs, Client interaction and staff mentoring.
Experience with other aspects of dam safety, such as grouting repairs, hydrology/hydraulics, and/or structural engineering is also a plus.
Security Clearance Requirement: None – This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
Fraudulent Recruitment Notice: Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/
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The ideal candidate will have approval as a FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant or the required experience to qualify for approval. Experience conducting risk-based analyses for dam safety inspections is desirable.
This position will be a key part of the Parsons’ Water Resources team and is expected to contribute to both project work in the office and in the field. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual to utilize their knowledge and experience for our clients’ immediate and future projects.
This position also requires travel to project sites, mainly located in South Florida.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop and manage the dam safety program for the SFWMD for multiple high-hazard reservoirs
Perform dam safety evaluations
Perform geotechnical evaluation of earthen dams (large and small), as well as civil works projects
Develop geotechnical monitoring and testing programs as well as analysis of results
Lead technical discussions with regulators and clients as well as at public meetings
Train others in dam safety field observations, field data collection, and lead dam safety tabletop exercises
Work with the SFWMD Emergency Manager in administration of the Dam Safety program
Technical writing for project documents, as well as review of other engineers’ technical writing
Technical guidance and mentoring for other engineers and modelers in their project work and professional development
Required Experience and Education:
BS in civil or geotechnical engineering, or other appropriate field (MS preferred) and 15+ years of related work experience is required for this role.
Registered as a Professional Engineer in Florida.
FERC Part 12 Inspector Certification, or ability to obtain Certification quickly, is required.
Knowledge of USACE Dam Safety Policies.
Familiarity with federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines.
Training and/or experience in risk-based analysis desired.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Experience and Education:
Strong preference for significant experience within Project management, Geotechnical engineering related to dams and water retaining structures, Dam safety evaluations and design, Development, implementation, and evaluation of geotechnical investigation, testing, and monitoring programs, Client interaction and staff mentoring.
Experience with other aspects of dam safety, such as grouting repairs, hydrology/hydraulics, and/or structural engineering is also a plus.
Security Clearance Requirement: None – This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
Fraudulent Recruitment Notice: Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/
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