Career Opportunities in Dam Safety


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


State Dam Inspector

Posted: 11/12/2024

Company: Maine Emergency Management Agency
Location: Augusta, ME
Type: Full-Time, Grade: 31 - (Supervisory)
Salary: $97,822.40
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: The state dam inspector's duties will include conducting inspections and hazard assessments of dams and reservoirs across the State; ensuring structural safety inspections of significant and high-hazard dams; producing detailed inspection reports and serving as a technical expert; applying for grants and budgeting for program resources; collaborating with various stakeholders to manage all dams effectively; providing support in dam safety guidance and emergency response; and providing oversight to the Assistant Dam Inspector.

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Geotechnical Engineer 8: Dams & Levees Discipline Leader

Posted: 1/14/2025

Company: CDM Smith
Location: United States - Nationwide
Type: Full-Time (Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate)
Salary: Pay minimum $133,016 
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: CDM Smith’s geotechnical discipline leader is a U.S.-based technical and sales role responsible for growing the geotechnical discipline and team globally. We are searching for a thought leader who is confident with clients, understands large-scale geotechnical projects, seeks innovative approaches to solve challenges, and encourages employees to expand their expertise. The discipline leader will collaborate with our sales team to identify and showcase our technical differentiators to drive growth.

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Hydrologist and Water Resources Engineer 

Posted: 2/7/2025

Company: Streamworks, PLLC
Location: Main offices in Portland, ME and Portsmouth, NH but location flexible
Type: Part-time and Full-time available with flexible working hours
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: This position is entry- to mid-level. Candidate will have expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, dam safety studies, dam removals, flood risk assessment, fish passage design, ecological stream restoration, and watershed management. 

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Dam Safety Engineer

Posted: 2/7/2025

Company: Streamworks, PLLC
Location: Main offices in Portland, ME and Portsmouth, NH but location flexible
Type: Part-time and Full-time available with flexible working hours
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: This position is mid- to senior-level. Engineer will support geotechnical and structural analyses for dam safety evaluations, rehabilitation designs, and dam removal projects. The primary work sites and ideal location for this role is in New York's Southern Tier but proximate areas with the ability to travel will be considered.

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Chief Dam Safety Engineer

Posted: 2/20/2025

Company: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) 
Location: Virginia
Type: Full-time
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: The Chief Dam Safety Engineer will manage a complex organizational unit comprised of professional engineers, attorneys, and support staff; apply knowledge of civil engineering, stormwater management, administrative and business processes, programmatic and operational controls, personnel management, and budgetary controls; oversee the management and direction of dam safety programs consistent with federal and state laws, regulations, and DCR management principals and policies; effectively interact with diverse constituencies including government officials and citizens on matters relating to the Dam Safety Program, including resolution of major issues affecting the public or dam owners, and consults on legislative issues; serve on the Agency Legislative Team representing Dam Safety; develop program improvements and seek approval to implement, including changes to policies, statutes, and regulations; facilitate regulatory and statutory review committees; directly oversee Dam Safety field operations during dam failures and other emergencies; approve dam permits and certificates; and, when needed, substitute for regional dam safety staff whenever an absence or vacancy necessitates it.

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Regional Dam Safety Engineer 

Posted: 2/20/2025

Company: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) 
Location: South Central Virginia
Type: Full-time (Telework options are available)
Salary: $105,00 - $115,000
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: This position provides regulatory reviews, support, and assistance to dam owners and consulting engineers using sound engineering principles to ensure compliance with regulations. This position, stationed in South Central Virginia, will serve the northern areas of Virginia. In the role, the selected candidate will:

  • Fulfill the agency’s mission to protect lives and property.
  • Participate in public engagement with state, local, federal, and community partners and is a critical team player in the delivery of relevant training, technical assistance, outreach, and education awareness messaging across the Commonwealth.
  • Conduct and review safety inspections, issue operation and maintenance certificates and permits, monitor construction and alteration activities, and ensure technical documents meet regulatory standards in accordance with Code of Virginia.
  • This incumbent of this position may also staff an emergency operations center in Richmond, Virginia during emergencies and will participate in dam-related emergency drills and exercises.

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Regional Dam Safety Engineer 

Posted: 2/20/2025

Company: Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) 
Location: Warrenton, VA
Type: Full-time (Telework options are available)
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: This position provides regulatory reviews, support, and assistance to dam owners and consulting engineers using sound engineering principles to ensure compliance with regulations. This position, stationed in Warrenton, Virginia, will serve the northern areas of Virginia. In the role, the selected candidate will:

  • Fulfill the agency’s mission to protect lives and property.
  • Participate in public engagement with state, local, federal, and community partners and is a critical team player in the delivery of relevant training, technical assistance, outreach, and education awareness messaging across the Commonwealth.
  • Conduct and review safety inspections, issue operation and maintenance certificates and permits, monitor construction and alteration activities, and ensure technical documents meet regulatory standards in accordance with Code of Virginia.
  • The incumbent of this position may also staff an emergency operations center in Virginia during emergencies and will participate in dam-related emergency drills and exercises.

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Project Manager/Senior Water Resources Engineer

Posted: 2/21/2025

Company: WEST Consultants, Inc.
Location: Folsom, CA
Type: Full-time - Hybrid
Salary: $127,926 - $176,209 annually
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: Master’s degree or higher in civil or environmental engineering or a water resources-related field required. PE, CFM, PH, or PhD preferred. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Supporting business development, market decisions, and proposal preparation. 
  • Leading a highly specialized team in the development of cutting-edge water resources engineering projects.
  • Managing projects to produce deliverables that are high-quality, timely, and within budget.
  • Applying advanced knowledge in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources to create innovative solutions to current and projected (climate change) floods and droughts and to optimize the use of water resources.
  • Preparing comprehensive project reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

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Watershed Staff Engineer

Posted: 2/21/2025

Company: WEST Consultants, Inc.
Location: Red Rock, AZ
Type: Full-time - Hybrid
Salary: $78,337 - $95,744 annually
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Overview: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of engineering is required. PE or EIT or active pursuit preferred. Accreditation in land management and/or permaculture design.This position is anticipated to be about 80% engineering work and 20% field work to implement determined designs, plans, and other holistic land management methods. Core duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Performing design work (i.e. land planning, grazing plans, hydraulic structures, green infrastructure, etc.)
  • Implementing and overseeing implementation of designs and plans of holistic land management and green infrastructure methods being developed on demonstration site(s), including managing trials and QA/QC of lab work.
  • Developing, calibrating, and validating hydrologic and hydraulic numerical models.
  • Using CAD and GIS tools to pre- and post-process data.
  • Delineating floodplains and creating flood hazard maps.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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