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NCPA · 8 hours ago

Chief Dam Safety Engineer

positionMurphys, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
date13+ years exp

NCPA is seeking an experienced Senior Hydroelectric Engineer to serve as Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) and lead critical engineering, dam safety, and regulatory compliance efforts across our hydroelectric facilities. This is a highly visible role for a seasoned professional who thrives in technical leadership, project delivery, and collaboration with regulatory agencies.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee NCPA’s Dam Safety Program, ensuring compliance with FERC, DSOD, and other regulatory requirements
Provide engineering leadership for design, inspection, permitting, licensing, and construction management of hydroelectric and civil infrastructure projects
Serve as project and construction manager for capital improvements and public works projects
Manage and analyze dam, tunnel, and landslide instrumentation; prepare technical reports and feasibility studies
Act as primary liaison to regulatory agencies (FERC, DSOD, USFS, USGS, and others)
Improve plant reliability, performance efficiency, and water resource utilization
Supervise engineering staff, consultants, and contractors; support training and O&M coordination
Oversee road maintenance, land surveys, and project records

Qualification

Hydroelectric engineeringDam safety complianceProject managementCalifornia Civil Engineer licenseAutoCADArcGISHEC-HMSLeadership skillsDecision-making skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
13+ years of progressive hydroelectric civil engineering experience, including large-scale projects
Extensive background in planning, design, permitting, O&M, project and construction management
Prior designation as a Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE)
Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
Proficiency with engineering and project tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, and MS Office

Preferred

California Civil Engineer license (highly desirable)

Company

NCPA

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The Northern California Power Agency (NCPA), a California Joint Action Agency, was established in 1968 by a consortium of locally owned electric utilities to make joint investments in energy resources that would ensure an affordable, reliable, and clean supply of electricity for customers in its member communities.
dateFounded in 1968
location
Roseville, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.ncpa.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

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