Dam Safety Expertise Leader

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDamSafety Full time US$132,825 - US$224,250
Senior Dam Safety Engineer/FERC Independent Consultant Job Opportunity

This role involves providing expertise in dam safety engineering and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct inspections and engineering assessments for dams and hydraulic structures, ensuring compliance with FERC regulations.
  • Perform engineering analyses, evaluations, and designs for hydropower, pumped-storage, and related dam safety projects.
  • Lead design teams for new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, or foundations for hydropower, pumped-storage, and related dam safety projects.
  • Apply critical thinking and creativity to address unique engineering challenges or problems.
  • Prepare contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design documentation, and cost estimates.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams on various hydropower, pumped-storage, and dam safety engineering projects.
  • Work independently as project engineer, providing oversight, checking, QA/QC, and mentorship of staff as needed.
  • Some travel is required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience with dams, water conveyances, or other constructed project works and infrastructure associated with hydropower and pumped-storage projects regulated by FERC or other agencies.
  • Familiarity with and experience working with FERC's Part 12 Dam Safety Program, with emphasis on Comprehensive Assessments (CA), Periodic Inspections (PI), and risk assessment.
  • Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
  • Knowledge and experience with the FERC regulatory process, including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, and SQRAs.
  • Approved FERC Independent Consultant or ability to demonstrate same within 1-2 years.
  • Completion of training necessary to serve as IC or Facilitator for CAs.
  • Familiarity with or experience performing structural analyses of hydraulic structures using finite element software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
  • Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings, or other requirements.
  • An attitude and commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem-solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture that is integral to our employee ownership model.

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