Dam Safety Engineer

Kleinschmidt has a future full-time opportunity for a Dam Safety Engineer to manage projects, people, and client relationships. Most locations will be considered. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely.

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer with a BS and a minimum of 10 years' experience within the field of dam safety with a focus in either structural or geotechnical engineering.

Skilled Independent Consultant: Approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to conduct Part 12 Dam Safety Inspections or the ability to receive this designation within three years.

Experienced: Experience with concrete and earthen dam safety inspections, seismic design and analysis, risk assessments and potential failure mode evaluation, and familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes. Additionally, the candidate will have experience with structural aspects of concrete and steel construction and/or geotechnical analysis of earthen embankments. Experience participating in and/or facilitating semi-quantitative risk assessments is a plus.

Relationship-focused: Enjoys collaborating with clients and co-workers, has a desire to mentor and coach staff. Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying civil/structural or geotechnical engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. In addition to excellent technical skills, the candidate will possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and growth-oriented with demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

• Available for travel throughout the US and Canada, as needed, typically 10% to 25% of the time
• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and able to acquire authorization to work in Canada
• Must possess a valid driver's license

About the Position

The position includes a combination of project, people, and client relationship management for dam safety inspections and projects, and for unique engineering design projects for retrofits, rehabilitation, and new design efforts at existing or proposed dam and hydroelectric project sites. Tasks will include dam safety inspections throughout the United States and Canada and working with appropriate regulators and local agencies to assess the condition of structures and determine potential failure modes and corrective actions if required. This position provides an excellent opportunity to work on a team of technical professionals in the fields of hydroelectric, civil works design, geotechnical engineering, and dam safety.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.