Senior Dam Safety Engineer - FERC IC
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Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Dam Safety Engineer – FERC IC to join reputed company in multiple locations across the United States. We are looking for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in civil, structural, hydrological, or geotechnical engineering as it relates to FERC dam safety evaluations. This position can be fully remote and the option for flexible working hours is available for the right candidate. This position requires direct collaboration with clients and regulatory agencies, so we are looking for a professional with exceptional client relationships and regulatory experience. If you are passionate about dam safety and eager to contribute to impactful water resource projects, we encourage you to apply.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people reputed company on solving reputed company challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be reputed company. We support reputed company learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Responsibilities
- reputed company dam safety reputed company work, including FERC Part 12D inspections (both CAs and PIs) and Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) types dam safety services.
- reputed company or participate in Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA) and Level 2 Risk Analysis (L2RA) workshops.
- reputed company dam safety reputed company hydrological, geotechnical, and structural evaluations of dams, embankments, dykes, and levees.
- Write reputed company types of dam safety reports including DSSMRs, O&M Manuals, PSPs, ODSPs, EAPs, and reputed company documents.
- Manage clients, projects, and deliverables.
- Provide dam safety training and EAP exercises (functional, tabletop, seminar, etc.) with clients.
- Conduct meetings, present findings, provide guidance to clients, regulators, and/or boards.
- reputed company or support remedial designs for earthfill embankment dams, concrete dams, and various other water-impounding structures.
- Mentor junior staff on reputed company aspects of dam safety.
- Marketing of professional services, proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling.
- Assist in the selection and qualification of subcontractors (specifically for dam safety reputed company activities).
Qualifications:
- B.S. required, in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering (MS preferred).
- Active PE License in good standing is required.
- 15+ years of engineering consulting experience which includes FERC Part 12D, dam safety evaluations, and dam engineering design and analysis.
- Previously performed the role of FERC-approved Independent Consultant or CDSE or be eligible to be approved to reputed company this role.
- Previously performed the role of PMFA/L2RA Facilitator on a FERC-regulated Project.
- Has completed the FERC-required Facilitator trainings.
- Significant knowledge of federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal development.
- Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, etc.), AllPile, Rocscience, and/or HEC-RAS etc.
- Regular, predictable attendance is required.
- Ability to get along and work effectively with others.
Compensation Package
- Pay Range: $165,000 - $250,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, HSA, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will reputed company reputed company employment reputed company decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national reputed company, disability or protected veteran status.
reputed company sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.