Chief Dam Safety Engineer

Northern CA Power Agency•Murphys, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of engineering tasks relating to dam safety, FERC license compliance, and plant reliability and performance efficiency, including troubleshooting plant and equipment problems. The position is responsible for engineering, designing, inspecting, planning, scheduling, licensing, permitting, and compliance for the Hydroelectric facilities and acts as a project and construction manager for a variety of projects including public works projects. In addition, the position assists in personnel training and scheduling of operations and maintenance functions. This position requires that the incumbent reports for work on time and maintains satisfactory attendance in accordance with Agency policy; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives to meetings and appointments on time; Performs special assignments for the Plant Manager or others as assigned. The incumbent must be highly motivated, self-directing, knowledgeable in hydroelectric engineering, and experienced in both project and construction management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
Minimum of thirteen (13) years of responsible hydroelectric civil engineering supervisory work experience in: planning, design, permitting, O&M, project and construction management for large-sized projects, budgeting for capital improvement projects and operations/maintenance, direct supervision over professional staff
Currently designated as a CDSE
Knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel, USGS Water Accounting, HEC-HMS, and ArcGIS
Knowledge of Basic principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering
Knowledge of Stress analysis
Knowledge of Design of simple structures
Knowledge of Strength, properties, and uses of engineering construction materials
Knowledge of Methods and equipment of engineering construction
Knowledge of Engineering economics
Knowledge of Environmental and/or engineering science
Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices
Knowledge of Hydroelectric operations, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, performing modifications and equipment repair of hydroelectric generating facilities
Knowledge of safety work practices and principles associated in working around generating facilities
Ability to effectively present and communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to take effective action in the event of major equipment breakdown or other plant emergency
Ability to plan and direct the work of others
Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment, organization and coordination skills in order to handle multiple assignments
Ability to prepare clear and concise engineering reports
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action
Ability to Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and negotiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions, assume ownership and accountability for issues, problems, projects, and assignments
Ability to Comply with safety and security measures
Valid California Driver's License and insurance

Nice To Haves

Active California Civil Engineer registration

Responsibilities

Monitor operation and maintenance activities for compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relating to safety evaluations, permitting and licensing.
Serves as the Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) and oversees the NCPA’s Dam Safety Program.
Identifies and resolves issues relating to the safety of dams and other civil works.
Manages instrumentation and monitoring program.
Supervises the maintenance, and modification of existing civil facilities or construction of new facilities.
Provides civil engineering assistance and technical guidance to NCPA personnel.
Project engineering/management including scheduling techniques and cost estimating.
Provides construction project management as needed.
Supervises engineering, geotechnical, and environmental subcontractor and consultants.
Prepare reports on items such as regulatory compliance, project instrumentation, and stream flow gauging.
Prepare feasibility studies and cost analyses.
Inspection and analysis of project features such as dams, tunnels, powerhouses, intake structures, spillways, abutments, and roads.
Compilation and analysis of dam, tunnel, and landslide instrumentation.
Prepare maps, drawings and specifications.
Researches, analyzes and provides project technical data.
Develops project enhancements aimed at improving labor productivity, utilization of water resources and generation efficiencies.
Manages road maintenance program.
Performs land surveys; supervises surveying consultants.
Maintains project records.
Acts as liaison to regulatory officials of FERC, DSOD, USFS, USGS and others.
Manages project flow gaging data collection and USGS reporting program in coordination with the Operations Supervisor.
Monitors operation and maintenance activities for compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
Directly supervises employees at the Hydroelectric Facility.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.