AtkinsRéalis · 4 months ago
Senior Dams and Reservoirs Engineer
US.MD.Laurel
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expAtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services organization committed to creating innovative solutions for infrastructure challenges. They are seeking a Senior Dam Engineer to enhance dam safety in the U.S., supporting FEMA and state agencies with technical guidance and training related to dam safety practices.
Civil EngineeringConstructionEnergyInfrastructureInnovation ManagementMiningTransportation
Responsibilities
SME for the FEMA Dam Preparedness Collaborate Technical Assistance (CTA) Program
SME supporting piloting the CTA realistic scenario-base tabletop exercise training
SME supporting the evaluation of a depth-velocity loss rate function for dams for consideration by FEMA as an addition to HAZUS
Development of guidance documents and best practices for dam safety
SME support for the Future of Flood Risk Data (FFRD)
This key hire must possess extensive experience in support of state dam safety programs and assisting dam owners regulated by the states
A preference exists for the individual to have educational and work experience in the fields of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering related to dam design and dam safety
The opportunity to work on the updating of nationwide guidance documents, develop new dam safety training, and participate as a SME for the Dam Preparedness Cooperative Technical Assistance Program in the Western US
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the field of Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree
PE License
Experience working with state dam safety programs
Experienced with dam inspections for regulatory compliance under the National Dam Safety Program
Specialty in Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling of dams for state regulatory compliance
Experience with GIS platforms using H&H modeling and mapping
Preparation of Emergency Action Plans
Expertise with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS 2D modeling for dams
Experience working with state dam safety programs, existing relationships with potential clients and potential hires
Preferred
M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred
This level may be achieved by Engineers with 15 years' experience since bachelor's or fourteen years since Master's in the planning, design of dams and dam safety
Typical incumbent has 20+ years of experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits
Company
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global firm offering engineering project management, and design solutions across infrastructure and energy sectors.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$619.47MKey Investors
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
2024-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $294.47M
2022-11-22Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2020-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $25M
Leadership Team
Ian L. Edwards
President & CEO
Louis Véronneau
Chief Operating Officer
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