Instrumentation Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an engineer to support its Water business line in Sacramento or Orange, California. The role supports dam safety projects involving the design, installation, and monitoring of instrumentation systems to help ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance. The engineer completes defined portions of broader assignments, gathers and correlates engineering data using established procedures, and independently completes primary design elements with little supervision, in accordance with agreed budgets and schedules. The position includes field work as needed and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, and/or Geotechnical Engineering, and at least 4 years of experience in dam safety, instrumentation, or geotechnical monitoring, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- US citizenship is required.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Geotechnical dam design and construction oversight experience.
- Experience designing and installing ADAS, SCADA, and telemetry systems.
- 8 or more years of experience in dam safety, instrumentation, or geotechnical monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement instrumentation systems, including telemetry networks for dams and levees, using equipment such as piezometers, inclinometers, and pressure transducers.
- Conduct field inspections, calibrations, and troubleshooting of malfunctioning monitoring equipment as needed.
- Analyze instrumentation data to assess dam performance and identify potential dam safety risks.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation for clients and regulatory agencies.
- Perform instrumentation condition assessments.
- Collaborate with geotechnical, structural, hydraulics/hydrology, and environmental engineers.
- Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
- Perform assigned portions of broader engineering work and independently complete primary design elements in accordance with agreed budgets and schedules, with little supervision.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits and perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
