Civil Engineer/ Dam Safety Engineer

Brookfield Renewable U.S. • Millinocket, ME

41d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Engineer/Dam Safety Engineer I will be responsible for providing technical direction, quality assurance, and expertise for matters concerning Brookfield Renewable’s dams and related civil infrastructure. This includes performing inspections, developing strategies, and implementing programs to ensure that dams and structures are safe and reliable. The role reports to the Senior Dam Safety Engineer.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge and experience with civil engineering and proficient in either Hydrology and Hydraulics, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering and design codes, standards and practices.
• Strong engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills in combination with the ability to effectively communicate complex issues, situations, recommendations, and opinions.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills requiring office and field work.
• Be innovative, self-directed, organized, independent, and able to collaborate in a team environment.
• Possess strong conviction as it relates to their expertise.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable and experience with the FERC or State dam safety programs, best practices, codes, and regulations including the design, construction, inspection, analysis and maintenance of dams and other hydraulic and conveyance structures is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of and experience with FERC or State Dam Safety Programs, including FERC Engineering Guidelines, FERC Part 12D Dam Safety Inspections, Potential Failure Modes Analysis and Risk Analysis is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections according to schedule and oversee the surveillance and monitoring program in order to maintain dam safety.
• Manage the timely review, and any necessary follow-up action as required, of all surveillance and monitoring data to assure the safety of the dams.
• Provide technical oversight and review analyses and design by third party consultants and internal engineering that relate to dam safety and civil infrastructure, including overseeing the preparation of routine and non-routine dam safety technical studies and reports.
• Review and approve of any modification to Brookfield Renewable’s dams or appurtenant facilities which might impact their safety.
• Identify and recommend improvements to existing civil infrastructure to ensure public safety and extend the useful life of the facilities including participating in periodic reviews of the Dam Safety Action Plan.
• Direct changes to project operations if necessary to ensure the safety of Brookfield Renewable’s dams and appurtenant facilities under emergency circumstances.
• Assists the Senior Dam Safety Engineer with regular reporting to various stakeholders on the status of the dam safety program implementation.
• Manage a variety of contract technical personnel to perform facility safety assessments, studies, and evaluations to ensure safe and reliable performance of Brookfield Renewable’s dams.
• Interface with federal (FERC), and state dam safety regulatory authorities.
• Conduct periodic dam safety training.
• Review and approval of Emergency Actions Plans.
• Participate in dam safety inspections by regulatory authorities.
• Participate in periodic dam safety audits conducted by the Chief Dam Safety Engineer.

Benefits

• We offer a dynamic and professional work environment.
• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level