Career Opportunities in Dam Safety
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To support those in our community whose jobs have been impacted by the current administration's recent mass firings and sweeping new policies, ASDSO is temporarily hosting this career opportunities page. This page is a free, openly accessible resource for those looking for new career opportunities and those hiring for open positions. To list an open position on this page, please complete this job posting.
Lead Dam Safety Engineer
Posted: 2/5/2026
Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Full-Time In-person 7. (7-8)
Salary: 72,000 to $135,000, negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience
Deadline to Apply: 2/25/2026
Overview: Seasoned Professional Engineer that serves as a high-level technical expert for a major department and is responsible for delivering engineering services and decisions that contribute to the success of one or more of the District's strategic programs. The District is seeking a seasoned professional engineer with experience and training in geotechnical engineering/dam safety and knowledgeable of USACE, FEMA and USDA policies regarding dam safety and shall assist the Dam Safety Program Manager with implementing and managing the Dam Safety Program for District reservoirs including, but not limited to, the design review; construction; startup; inspections; data monitoring and analysis; contract management as needed; and other items as identified. The position will require training of District staff in observing and reporting dam safety hazards, maintaining Emergency Action Plans and conducting training exercises, monitoring routine field inspection reports, monitoring the dam safety data management system for system generated alerts, diagnosing the cause of alerts, and working with the Dam Safety Program Manager in determining the appropriate response to such alerts. It shall require preparation of annual dam safety reports and working with the Dam Safety Program Manager to develop annual budgets for maintenance of the dams. In support of the Dam Safety Program, the incumbent may prepare/present or assist in presenting to management and multi-agencies groups/teams; keep abreast of new technologies and discipline specific trends, proactively apply new information/knowledge to all work assignments, and share such information as appropriate throughout the District.
Assistant State Dam Inspector
Posted: 1/27/2026
Company: Maine State Dam Safety Program
Location: Maine
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $54,412.80-$76,315.20 Annually
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Overview: This is entry-level professional engineering work in the Maine State Dam Safety and Inspection Program. Responsibilities include inspecting dams throughout the State under the supervision of the State Dam Inspector to determine whether the integrity, structural stability, function, or operation of those dams constitutes a threat to public safety. In addition, this position assists the State Dam Inspector with the preparation of detailed inspection reports and recommendations in close collaboration with dam owners and operators, and emergency management officials, and other state agencies as necessary. Work is performed under limited supervision. Questions about this position should be directed to Director of Operations and Response Steven Mallory at 207-624-4400 or at [email protected].
State Dam Inspector
Posted: 1/27/2026
Company: Maine State Dam Safety Program
Location: Maine
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $78,062.40 - 110,385.60 Annually
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Overview: The Maine State Dam Safety Program urgently needs your expertise to oversee and ensure the safety of all dams under State regulation. The Maine State Dam Safety Program requires the expertise and knowledge of a licensed professional engineer. This position develops and oversees the implementation per the Maine Revised Statute Title 37B, Chapter 24. As required by law, work would involve inspecting all dams under State regulation to assess their risk level. To lessen the effects of a dam failure and to protect life and property, this includes reviewing the design and construction of both new and renovated dams. It also involves helping dam owners create emergency action plans (EAPs). This position supervises the performance and training of the Assistant Engineer, and work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Operations and Response Division Director. Extensive statewide travel is required, but the reward is knowing that your work directly impacts the safety of our community. Questions about this position should be directed to Director of Operations and Response Steven Mallory at 207-624-4400 or at [email protected].
Executive Director
Posted: 1/26/2026
Company: Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District
Location: Portland, OR
Type: Full-Time In-person
Salary: $207,838 - $290,824
Deadline to Apply: Apply by March 8, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)
Overview: For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits summary, and to apply online, visit Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CO DWR Dam Safety Engineer (PE II)
Posted: 1/26/2026
Company: CO Division of Water Resources
Location: Greeley, CO
Type: Full-Time - Hybrid Option Available
Salary: $107,076.00 - $158,172.00 Annually
Deadline to Apply: 2/16/2026
Overview: This position is an individual contributor who acts as a staff authority and is immediately responsible for the safety of a high quantity of dams in a region with a high population at risk below the dams. This position exists to prevent the loss of life and property damage from the failure of dams by setting safe storage levels in reservoirs by inspection and engineering evaluation; to provide assistance to citizens of Colorado in the area of dam safety.
Dam Emergency Management Coordinator
Posted: 10/24/2025
Company: Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Location: Helena, MT
Type: Full-Time - In-Office Required with Telework Eligibility
Salary: $77,542.40 annually, 2.5% raise July 2026, generous 8.83% State retirement match or traditional pension
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Overview: The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Water Resources Division Dam Safety Program is largely housed in two bureaus responsible for ensuring the safety of privately owned and state-owned dams. The primary purpose of this position is to provide emergency management expertise, direction, and leadership to these two bureaus. This position will apply state and federal emergency planning guidelines and instructions to all facilities; create and update Emergency Action Plans and Emergency Operations Plans for all facilities; plan and coordinate incident responses; and design and lead orientation, tabletop, and functional exercises. The Floodplain and Dam Safety Bureau administers the state’s Dam Safety Program, regulating the construction, operation, and maintenance of Montana’s dams to protect life and property. The State Water Projects Bureau owns and manages 21 water storage projects, consisting of 23 dams and 250 miles of canals, which also includes one 10-MW hydroelectric facility.
