Principal Dam Engineer

AECOM•Orange, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Principal Dam Engineer in Orange, CA. This role involves reviewing designs, technical specifications, and drawings for civil and geotechnical aspects of dams and hydropower projects, levees, and flood control systems. The Principal Dam Engineer will develop resource plans, proposals, bid schedules, and cost estimates, and prepare written technical reports and evaluation memoranda for regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include conducting site visits and dam inspections, overseeing data collection and evaluation, and performing interdisciplinary technical reviews of plans and specifications. The role also entails providing oversight during construction, supporting the resolution of construction-related issues, and overseeing field exploration and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials. Additionally, the Principal Dam Engineer will oversee teams performing dam analysis and design, lead field quality assurance for dam and hydropower construction, coordinate with internal experts, and promote the company's expertise to potential clients. Business development and strategy development for dams and hydropower projects are key aspects of this position, including identifying and pursuing new clients and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study and 10 years of experience as a Dam Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Geotechnical Team Lead, or a related occupation.
Alternatively, a Master's degree in Geophysics, Mining, Geoscience, Civil Engineering, or a related field of study and 8 years of experience.
Experience in Dam and hydropower design and construction
Experience in Dam safety reviews and codes and regulations
Experience in Engineering during construction, resident engineering, and quality assurance and quality control
Performing review of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for dams and hydropower projects
Performing technical support to Dams Project Managers, including design, analysis, inspection, regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of dams
Conducting geo-hazard evaluations and technical reviews
Providing project management support, including client management, contract management, planning and execution, and financial management
Overseeing teams performing slope stability and seepage analyses and designing slope stabilization measures for dams, spillways, and levees
Identifying and pursuing new clients and opportunities with existing clients with business development goals
Supervising and training staff in geotechnical investigations, analyses, reporting, and construction observation

Responsibilities

Review designs, technical specifications, and drawings for civil and geotechnical aspects of dams and hydropower projects, levees and flood control systems
Develop resource plans, proposals, bid schedules, and cost estimates for dams and other water infrastructure projects
Review and prepare written technical reports, and evaluation memoranda to satisfy regulatory requirements
Conduct site visits and dam inspections, and oversee data collection, compilation, and evaluate data for dams and related structures
Perform interdisciplinary technical reviews of plans and specifications for adequacy of technical approach, compliance with the best practices and the client needs, and constructability
Provide oversight during construction activities, ensuring compliance with engineering plans and specifications
Support the resolution of construction-related issues by evaluating challenges and assessing the effectiveness of proposed solutions
Oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and rock materials
Oversee teams performing dam analysis and design including seismic stability, seepage and seismic analyses
Oversee field exploration/characterization and laboratory testing of soil and/or rock materials
Lead field quality assurance for dam and hydropower construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications, and review contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications and evaluate requests for information as part of engineering services during construction
Coordinate with internal technical experts on business development initiatives and promote the company's expertise in dam and hydropower solutions to potential new clients, and support upper management with the development of business strategies for dams and hydropower projects
Identify and pursue new clients/projects with business development goals