Senior Dam Safety Risk Professional

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dam Safety Risk Professional to join our dams, levees, and hydraulic structures practice in any one of our offices in California, including Davis and Sacramento (Geosyntec has additional offices throughout northern and southern California). The ability to work remote or hybrid is at the discretion of the Company. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving dams, hydraulic structures, levees, and related water resources infrastructure. 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Provide leadership within the Geosyntec dams, levees, and hydraulic structures practice. 

• Serve as a mentor for technical staff and assist with staff development and recruiting to grow the firm’s capabilities. 

• Participate in business development activities such as contributing to business plans, meetings with and presentations to clients, proposal preparation, and participation in professional organizations and activities. 

• Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight for projects, including such activities as: 

• Leading and performing potential failure modes analysis (PFMA) and Level 2 risk assessment (L2RA) as part of FERC Part 12D Comprehensive Assessments. 

• Providing and supporting risk-informed decision making (RIDM) processes, such as by evaluating baseline risk and risk-reduction measures for dam modifications. 

• Serving as a subject matter expert on risk review boards for major dam safety projects, reviewing risk analyses and mitigation strategies. 

• Conducting fieldwork associated with evaluation and reduction of dam safety risk. 

• Provide project/task management and proposal preparation management and support. 
• Develop technical reports and risk management cases that assess dam safety risk, mitigation options, and regulatory compliance. 
• Fieldwork: Up to 10%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. (required)  

• Advanced degree in civil engineering or a related field. (preferred) 

• Professional registration (i.e., P.E. or P.G.). (required) 

• Certification in risk assessment. (preferred) 

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of directly relevant experience, with a focus on dam safety and dam safety risk, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)  

• Experience facilitating PFMA, risk analysis, and risk-informed decision-making workshops. (required) 

• Knowledge of FERC, USACE, and other regulatory guidelines related to dam safety and risk assessment. (required)  

• Knowledge of dam safety risk framework and risk processes for dams. (required) 

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing regulatory reports and risk evaluations. (required) 

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide expert-level guidance on dam safety and risk assessment. (required) 

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required) 
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required) 

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $140,195/year / Maximum Salary: $248,470/year (Davis, Sacramento, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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