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Aqua · 2 weeks ago

Dam Safety Engineer

Bryn Mawr, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Aqua is an Essential Utilities company that delivers safe, clean, reliable water and wastewater services to communities. They are seeking a motivated and skilled Dam Safety Engineer responsible for providing technical oversight for engineering and operational activities concerning dam safety inspections and compliance.

Business DevelopmentCustomer ServiceInfrastructure

Responsibilities

Provide expert input, consultation and recommendations to state and corporate leadership on decisions involving the company's dams, and their associated capital investments

Provides a strategic vision, leadership, and oversight of Aqua’s dam safety program, including: engineering evaluations, emergency preparedness (Emergency Action Plans), O&M plans, SOP development & training, and associated responses

Provides technical direction for studies of technical, environmental, and economic feasibility, engineering field studies, and related studies pertaining to dam design and dam safety studies

Provides and/or supports technical direction in preparation of contracts and specifications for dam safety and related engineering and construction services of Aqua’s dams

Assure compliance with regulatory requirements and communications

Assure appropriate and timely communication to Aqua’s senior leadership, as appropriate, to the safety of the dam structures

Develop the professional skills and experience of the engineering staff to build and maintain required professional capabilities and capacity to support the business in specialized engineering disciplines related to dams

Represent the Company before regulatory agencies and provide professional testimony, as necessary

Qualification

Civil EngineeringDam Safety EngineeringPA Professional Engineer (P.E.)Regulatory ComplianceContract AdministrationProject ManagementQuantitative SkillsLeadership PresenceCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

5-10+ years as a dam design or dam safety engineer

PA Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire

Pennsylvania driver's license and ability to operate Company vehicle is required

Strong knowledge of Engineering related to planning, design and operations concepts for water retention facilities

Strong knowledge of contract administration and construction technology related to dams

Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in dams and other related water resource management disciplines

Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations

Knowledge of Company operations and procedures

Strong process, project, and program management skills

Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations)

Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)

Willingness to foster relationships and network with Regulatory Authorities (E.g., PA DEP Dam Safety) and serve as the face of Aqua's Dam Safety Program

Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders)

Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problem solve routine and non-routine issues, developing possible solutions to problems and challenges

Ability to execute with urgency, while also maintaining project management discipline and stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge