Parsons Corporation · 1 month ago
Senior Dam Safety Engineer
US - FL, Miami
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $152K/yr
15+ years expParsons Corporation is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join their Water Resources team. The role involves leveraging expertise in geotechnical aspects of dam safety evaluations and design to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects, requiring both office and field work.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage the dam safety program for the SFWMD for multiple high-hazard reservoirs
Perform dam safety evaluations
Perform geotechnical evaluation of earthen dams (large and small), as well as civil works projects
Develop geotechnical monitoring and testing programs as well as analysis of results
Lead technical discussions with regulators and clients as well as at public meetings
Train others in dam safety field observations, field data collection, and lead dam safety tabletop exercises
Work with the SFWMD Emergency Manager in administration of the Dam Safety program
Technical writing for project documents, as well as review of other engineers’ technical writing
Technical guidance and mentoring for other engineers and modelers in their project work and professional development
Qualification
Required
BS in civil or geotechnical engineering, or other appropriate field (MS preferred) and 15+ years of related work experience is required for this role
Registered as a Professional Engineer in Florida
FERC Part 12 Inspector Certification, or ability to obtain Certification quickly, is required for this role
Knowledge of USACE Dam Safety Policies
Familiarity with federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines
Training and/or experience in risk-based analysis desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Strong preference for significant experience within the following areas: Project management, Geotechnical engineering related to dams and water retaining structures
Dam safety evaluations and design
Development, implementation, and evaluation of geotechnical investigation, testing, and monitoring programs
Client interaction and staff mentoring
Experience with other aspects of dam safety, such as grouting repairs, hydrology/hydraulics, and/or structural engineering
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k)
Life insurance
Flexible work schedules
Holidays
Company
Parsons Corporation
Parsons is an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm for national security and global infrastructure markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2019-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Carey Smith
Chair, President and CEO
Matthew Ofilos
Chief Financial Officer
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