Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer • Atlanta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to be part of our Water Resources Practice Group with a focus on Dam, Levee, and Hydropower Services. Successful candidates will lead and manage projects and pursuits in our Mid-Atlantic Region and across the U.S. The position requirements include:

Why Hazen and Sawyer:
Founded in 1951, we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water." Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed. We currently have over 2,000 employees in 80+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. We have a growing staff of nearly 100 water professionals in Georgia.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is required.
• Licensed professional engineer in at least one state is required (GA, NC, and VA preferred) with the ability to become licensed in multiple states.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource projects.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience on heavy civil infrastructure, dam, levee, hydropower, and/or water resource design projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science/Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience that includes production of construction documents is a plus.
• Experience analyzing and designing solutions for geo-structural projects is a plus.
• Professional society involvement/volunteerism at the State or National level is a plus.
• Risk assessment experience and/or training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team on design projects, including overseeing the production of construction drawings, specifications, and other bid documents.
• Lead, manage, and prepare engineering studies and preliminary engineering design studies.
• Lead and manage proposal pursuits for new project and client opportunities.
• Support other projects within the Dam, Levee and Hydropower Services Group with geotechnical design items.
• Support other projects across the firm with geotechnical items, issues, and subcontractors.
• Develop and implement quality control plans for your work and serve as a quality reviewer for work performed by others.
• Successfully interface with and develop relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Perform the work with limited oversight or supervision.
• Lead and collaborate with others, and mentor and develop junior staff.
• Possess fundamental knowledge of geotechnical engineering; specifically, as it relates to embankment stability, seepage, internal erosion, settlement, and instrumentation.
• Possess professional organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Up to 20% travel across Hazen’s Mid-Atlantic region, with occasional travel across the continental U.S. for projects, group planning, and technical conferences

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships

What This Job Offers

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