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Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC · 9 hours ago

Dam Safety Engineer

Neshkoro, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC owns and operates 85 hydroelectric facilities throughout the United States and is currently seeking an experienced Dam Safety Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing dam safety plans, participating in inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting the safety of dams.

Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Develop Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans, Supporting Technical Information Documents, Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports and other technical reports as required

Participate in dam safety inspections and oversees surveillance and monitoring activities including but not limited to detailed gate inspections, penstock inspections, bathymetry surveys, topographic surveys, monument surveys, and dive inspections

Participate in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) annual inspections, Part 12 Periodic Inspections and Comprehensive Assessments, Potential Failure Modes Analysis, and Risk Analysis

Review surveillance and monitoring data in a timely fashion and follow up as necessary to address potential and/or real time issues and ensure the safety of dams

Assist in planning and oversight of small civil construction projects to ensure the design intent is met and the project is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications

Conduct engineering analyses and develop designs for minor repair and remediation projects

Coordinate and participate in meetings, calls, and project inspections with the FERC and other regulatory agencies to ensure regulatory compliance

Assist with periodic dam safety training for Operations Staff

Review Public Safety Plans and Emergency Action Plans and support these activities as required

Respond to and assist operations personnel with dam safety issues and/or emergencies at projects

Assist with program enhancement projects to help drive continuous improvement

Qualification

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringHydraulic EngineeringHydrologic EngineeringFERC Regulations KnowledgeDam Instrumentation KnowledgeConstruction ManagementEmergency ResponseProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterTeam CollaborationProject Management

Required

2-5 years of experience in civil, hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical, and/or structural engineering including a basic knowledge of planning, engineering, construction, and maintenance of dams of various types

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline

The ability to travel as needed up to 30% to various sites of operation

Able to independently prioritize work and manage competing deadlines

Demonstrated skills in successful problem-solving independently and as a team member

Excellent written and oral communication skills, and desire and ability to work with all Eagle Creek staff including operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, and management staff

Self-starter, motivated and innate drive to succeed

Preferred

Knowledge and understanding of FERC and applicable State Dam Safety regulations

Fundamental understanding of structural, geotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering concepts and application, as well as some experience in project and construction management

Knowledge of dam instrumentation including various types of piezometers, inclinometers, etc

Professional Engineer (PE) license/certification or intention to pursue licensure