Shannon & Wilson
Post Date:May 18, 2023
Location:Seattle, WA; Concrete, WA
Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, we provide integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental, and natural resource services for clients worldwide. Since 1954, we have delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for the most challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting, and construction conditions. There’s a reason 42% of Shannon & Wilson employees have been with us for more than a decade. We value our people, encourage professional growth, and promote a healthy work/life balance. With openings for Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists, Biologists, and Hydrologists at multiple levels, come be a part of our fast-growing team!
Shannon & Wilson has 16 openings in Seattle WA, with 9 being in Concrete, WA for our Baker Dam Project. We are looking for a team of geologists, engineers, and geologic engineers to work on site, full-time, for multiple months during the grouting program. Housing and per diem will be provided/covered for staff that are not local to the site. Because of the distance to the project site, Seattle is not considered local.
Apply NowTarrant Regional Water District
Post Date:May 17, 2023
Location:Fort Worth, TX
Salary: $63,315.20 – $94,910.40 annualized
Position Summary:
The level III Engineer develops a broad knowledge of the District Engineering Department standards, practices, and infrastructure facility operations, as well as skills in a specific practice area. The level III Engineer uses collaboration to evaluate small projects or portions of larger project.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
o Coordinate and/or participate in periodic dam and levee safety inspections by internal or external inspection teams
o Monitor performance data from dam instrumentation though the collection, interpretation, and evaluation
o Perform geotechnical engineering calculations & analyses to support general geotechnical related consulting
o Perform technical reviews and oversights of field drilling/testing
o Review studies and analyses performed by engineering consultants
o Develop and/or maintenance emergency action plans for surface impoundments
o Periodic travel (variable length and frequency) and field work at various project sites
o Interface with federal and/or state dam safety regulatory authorities
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Tarrant Regional Water District
Post Date:May 17, 2023
Location:Fort Worth, TX
Salary: $71,801.60 – $107,806.40 annualized
Position Summary:
The level IV Engineer applies a broad knowledge of principles and practices and District Engineering Department standards, infrastructure facility operations, and skills in a specific practice area. The level IV Engineer uses independent evaluation and collaboration techniques to effectively function on multidisciplinary teams of engineers and other staff. Engineer IV works as the designer, oversees the design of elements, and manages multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.
o Coordinate and/or participate in periodic dam and levee safety inspections by internal or external inspection teams
o Monitor performance data from dam instrumentation though the collection, interpretation, and evaluation
o Perform geotechnical engineering calculations & analyses to support general geotechnical related consulting
o Perform technical reviews and oversights of field drilling/testing
o Review studies and analyses performed by engineering consultants
o Develop and/or maintenance emergency action plans for surface impoundments
o Periodic travel (variable length and frequency) and field work at various project sites
o Interface with federal and/or state dam safety regulatory authorities
Required Experience:
Desired Experience:
Required Education/Certification/License:
Desired Education/Certification/License:
Apply Nowo Project Management Professional (PMP)
o Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
o Institute of Asset Management (IAM) certification
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Post Date:May 9, 2023
Location:Oakland, CA
Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023
Internal Reference # 23-058
Salary Info: $130,152 - $158,196 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement
The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) Geotechnical Engineering Section (GES), part of the Engineering & Construction Department’s Engineering Services Division, is currently seeking an Assistant Engineer who is a motivated and energetic team player with experience in geotechnical engineering and project management, as well as surveillance monitoring of dams, field investigations and evaluations of municipal water and wastewater structures and facilities.
This individual will work on multi-disciplinary engineering teams as a project engineer/team member on complex engineering projects. GES supports the Engineering & Construction Department’s Dam Safety Capital Improvement Program. Projects include conditional assessment of spillways and seismic retrofit of dams and outlet towers. The incumbent will also perform complex engineering analyses and calculations as needed, either independently or under direction.
The most competitive candidates will possess knowledge and experience in project planning and management, as well as have a thorough knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles and practices, and extensive field assessments. Other requirements include performing detailed design work (i.e. scope development, engineering calculations, technical memorandums, etc.), preparing project feasibility studies and life cycle cost analyses, identifying and mitigating project risks, developing and administering consultant contracts, preparing and comprehending construction contract documents (plans and specifications), reviewing submittals and RFIs, preparing cost estimates and project schedules, and applying other related civil engineering principles and practices.
This individual should have experience as a project engineer on multi-disciplinary engineering projects, and with preparing and delivering technical presentations. In addition, candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, have good interpersonal skills (working with other engineers, operations and maintenance staff, federal and state dam safety regulators and other agencies, contractors, consultants, etc.), and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
A flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.
The salary range is $10,846 per month increasing to $11,388, $11,957, $12,555, and $13,183 after 6, 18, 30 and 42 months, respectively.
EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
Requirements:
NOTE: Demonstration of relevant education and experience at the desired level does NOT guarantee continuing further in the selection process.
Please note: EBMUD requires all employees to provide written proof of vaccination. Those employees with sincerely held religious beliefs or valid medical reasons as determined by EBMUD will be exempt from vaccination requirements. Please contact EBMUD Human Resources for additional questions.
Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability
Apply NowMBS, a Sealaska Company
Post Date:May 3, 2023
Location:Pierre, SD
Job Summary:
This individual will assist with organizing, planning, coordinating, training, and implementing BIA’s nationwide early warning system research, dam-site investigation, planning, installation, and maintenance efforts.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Contributes to the development of, prepares, and reviews technical work products with multiple facets of dam safety including: (1) Dam inspections, evaluations, risk analysis, risk management and risk reduction, (2) Comprehensive and periodic reviews.
• Develops extensive knowledge of the various activities and organization of the BIA, and its workflow process to integrate with technical work efforts and provide support to its programs and functions.
• Ability to create multi-disciplinary technical documents that reflect research, agency needs, downstream community needs, as they relate to the unique dam needs.
• Provides technical direction in dam safety engineering based on extensive technical knowledge and experience, while incorporating existing BIA and Department of the Interior (DOI) guidelines, regulations, and policy as necessary.
• Meets, cooperates, and consults with personnel in the other bureaus and services in the Department of the Interior, Federal and non-federal agencies regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs Safety of Dams Program issues of common interest and makes specific recommendations to achieve proper goals.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to the BIA Regional, Tribal, and Field personnel.
• Visits field locations on an as-needed basis, which may entail multiple day durations and travel to remote locations up to 35% of the time.
• Creates and delivers dam safety related oral presentations to governmental conferences, tribal groups, and other organizations as required and directed by the BIA SOD branch Chief, GPR SOD officer, or other authority.
Provides Technical Guidance, Policy Development, and Oversight to SOD Programs (25%)
• Assists and advises the Bureau of Indian Affairs Safety of Dam Branch Chief and staff in the development, implementation, and oversight of guidelines for risk analysis, inspection and evaluation of existing dams.
• Provides oversight and guidance on BIA dam safety program areas.
• Provides professional and technical direction in dam safety activities based on extensive technical knowledge and experience, while incorporating existing BIA and DOI guidelines, regulations, and policy is necessary.
• Continuously appraises policy and effectiveness of operations for the purpose of recommending adjustments to programs based on available funds and conformance to BIA and DOI policies, procedures, and professional technical standards, and for reviewing, drafting, and keeping current the regulations, delegations of authority, and other directives controlling the BIA SOD.
• Provides statistical and other reports in support of the program and oversees revision of contract and other forms necessary to accomplish BIASafety of Dams Program activities.
• Works with Bureau of Indian Affairs employees and Managed Business Solutions staff to develop, update, modernize, and maintain a multi-discipline comprehensive Emergency Action Planning Program to reflect the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ emergency management needs.
• Reports to and takes lead from Bureau of Indian Affairs Safety of Dams Program employees and Managed Business Solutions staff.
• Writes documents to support dam safety.
• Assists with other Bureau of Indian Affairs dam safety program needs as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Must be able to demonstrate skills and interest in water resources or distribution.
• Must be able to demonstrate skills in conceiving, planning and problem solving in areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated techniques.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently but also within a team environment.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently but also within a team environment.
• Must be able to operate a variety of vehicles both rental and federal.
• Ability to diagnose and remedy technical and mechanical problems with little or no oversite.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Agricultural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar from an ABET Accredited Institution or higher-level degree in a science or management field.
• Evidence of obtaining professional engineering licensure (P.E.) in any state is required.
• At least 4 years of experience participating in design/inspection or analysis of water resource, dam construction, or dam safety related efforts required. The position offer will be adjusted based on the individual’s experience level.
• Experience with Federal Design standards of dams, levees and/or associated infrastructure is required.
• If a more senior level position, at least 3 years of experience leading technical efforts related to dam safety, emergency action or related efforts is required.
Maricopa County
Post Date:May 3, 2023
Location:Phoenix, AZ
DEPARTMENT: Flood Control District DIVISION: Engineering
POSITION TYPE: Unclassified FLSA STATUS: Exempt
POSITION NUMBER: P102231 JOB CODE: PEN002
Are you a creative problem solver who enjoys overseeing new development and protecting existing flood control infrastructure? If so, then Maricopa County’s Flood Control District may have the perfect opportunity for you as an Associate Engineer Senior! Under general supervision, this position will manage dam safety projects to ensure quality plans and specifications and ensure these meet all regulatory requirements while coordinating projects with other engineering disciplines, agencies, and stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS: Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential function below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
# | List in order of significance. | % Of Duties
(Should total100%) |
1 |
Performs the review of design plans, details, and specifications to ensure it meets regulatory standards | 40% |
2 |
Manages consultant contracts in the design and construction documents preparation for dam safety construction projects. coordinates activities between various internal and external customers, county departments, and regulatory agencies, to assure deliverables meet schedule and quality requirements | 40% |
3 |
Performs research and data gathering of technical datasets, historic information, and current projects to provide technical support and in response to requests from internal and external groups | 10% |
4 |
Prepares and completes comprehensive engineering, progress, and metric reports | 5% |
5 |
Perform construction inspections and approve field/plan changes that impact District structures | 5% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Apply NowHDR, Inc.
Post Date:April 5, 2023
Location:Folsom, CA; Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Walnut Creek, Fresno, San Diego, Irvine, and Sacramento, CA
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities:
In the role of Senior Civil/Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $111,573 - $181,125 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Apply NowU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Post Date:March 23, 2023
Location:Omaha, NE
Closes: July 24, 2023 11:59 (EST)
DEPARTMENT: Engineering Division Geotechnical Engineering and Sciences Branch
PAY SCALE & GRADE: GS-12
SALARY RANGE: $83,556 - $108,623 annual (based on experience and qualifications)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: B.S. in engineering or geology (or higher degree)
Telework eligible
RELOCATION EXPENSES REIMBURSED: Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be paid if the selecting official determines it to be in best interest of the government.
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