Civil Engineer/ Dam Safety Engineer

Brookfield Renewable•Lewiston, ME

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brookfield Renewable is seeking a Civil Engineer/Dam Safety Engineer I to provide technical direction, quality assurance, and expertise for matters concerning dams and related civil infrastructure. This role involves performing inspections, developing strategies, and implementing programs to ensure the safety and reliability of these structures. The position requires a blend of office and field work, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

Broad knowledge and experience with civil engineering.
Proficient in either Hydrology and Hydraulics, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering and design codes, standards and practices.
Strong engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively communicate complex issues, situations, recommendations, and opinions.
Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
Ability to perform both office and field work.
Innovative, self-directed, organized, independent, and able to collaborate in a team environment.
Possess strong conviction as it relates to their expertise.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within 1 year.
Minimum five (5) years of engineering experience with the design, inspection or construction of civil engineering projects as a consultant, owner or contractor.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable and experienced 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.
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.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections according to schedule and oversee the surveillance and monitoring program to maintain dam safety.
Manage the timely review and follow-up of all surveillance and monitoring data to assure dam safety.
Provide technical oversight and review analyses and designs by third-party consultants and internal engineering related to dam safety and civil infrastructure.
Oversee the preparation of routine dam safety technical studies and reports (e.g., annual surveillance data reports, periodic survey data reports, monitoring reports, Dam Safety Assessments, Part 12d inspection reports).
Oversee the preparation of non-routine dam safety technical studies and reports (e.g., structural analyses, gravity and slope stability analyses, geotechnical/seismic analyses, hydrology and hydraulics studies).
Review and approve any modification to dams or appurtenant facilities that might impact their safety.
Identify and recommend improvements to existing civil infrastructure to ensure public safety and extend facility useful life, including participation in periodic reviews of the Dam Safety Action Plan.
Direct changes to project operations if necessary to ensure dam safety under emergency circumstances.
Assist the Senior Dam Safety Engineer with regular reporting on dam safety program implementation, key risks, and mitigation actions.
Manage contract technical personnel to perform facility safety assessments, studies, and evaluations.
Interface with federal (FERC) and state dam safety regulatory authorities.
Conduct periodic dam safety training.
Review and approve Emergency Actions Plans.
Participate in dam safety inspections by regulatory authorities.
Participate in periodic dam safety audits conducted by the Chief Dam Safety Engineer.