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.
Assistant State Dam Inspector
Posted: 4/6/2026
Company: Maine State Dam Safety Program
Location: Maine
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $54,412.80-$76,315.20 Annually
Deadline to Apply: 4/17/2026
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: 4/6/2026
Company: Maine State Dam Safety Program
Location: Maine
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $78,062.40 - 110,385.60 Annually
Deadline to Apply: 4/17/2026
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].
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Posted: 3/25/2026
Company: Tetra Tech
Location: Denver, CO
Type: Full-Time Hybrid
Salary: $150K - $190K
Deadline to Apply: 9/30/2026
Overview: Tetra Tech is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with expertise in dams and water-resources infrastructure to lead our geotechnical practice based in Denver, CO. In this senior technical role, you will work within our multi-disciplinary team supporting dams, reservoirs, and water-resources projects for federal, municipal, and state clients. Responsibilities include leading technical planning, design, analysis, investigations, construction support, and project oversight for new and existing dams. As the technical lead, you will lead and mentor a team of geotechnical engineers, develop creative solutions, and ensure high‑quality delivery of projects. There is room for significant career growth in this position, depending on your passion and expertise.
Engineer Lead
Posted: 3/23/2026
Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Type: Full-Time In-Person
Salary: $72,404.80 - $134,888.00
Deadline to Apply: 4/30/2026
Overview: The District is seeking a seasoned professional engineer with experience and training in 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.
Dam Safety Engineer (Hydrology & Hydraulics Focus)
Posted: 3/13/2026
Company: AZ Dept of Water Resources
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Type: Full-Time Hybrid
Salary: $85,000-$110,000
Deadline to Apply: 4/30/2026
Overview: The Department has jurisdiction over approximately 250 dams in the State of Arizona. The Department is seeking an engineer to provide engineering support associated with dam safety projects. The selected candidate will act as a member of a group of registered professional engineers and non-registered professionals that provides regulatory oversight for jurisdictional dams in the State. The primary focus of this position is to provide support for hydrologic and hydraulic engineering efforts associated with dam safety projects. In addition, this individual will also assist the team with general civil engineering design and reviews, construction management, and dam safety inspection.
Dam Safety Engineer (Engineering Division)
Posted: 3/13/2026
Company: AZ Dept of Water Resources
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Type: Full-Time Hybrid
Salary: $85,000-$110,000
Deadline to Apply: 4/30/2026
Overview: The Department has jurisdiction over approximately 250 dams in the State of Arizona. The Department is seeking an engineer to provide engineering support associated with dam safety projects. The selected candidate will act as a member of a group of registered professional engineers and non-registered professionals that provides regulatory oversight for jurisdictional dams in the State.
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.
