Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer

Key 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is required.
• Master of Science/Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geologic Engineering, or equivalent is a plus.
• 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.
• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location