About the Role
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and/or operates 85 hydroelectric facilities throughout the United States and is currently seeking an experienced Dam Safety Engineer to join a growing, nimble, and diverse team. The ideal candidate carries 5-15 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. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to perform a broad range of work tasks with guidance and support from senior engineering and management staff.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to climb/traverse the slopes of dams, some of which may exceed 100 feet.
- Comfortability with entry into confined spaces such as dam galleries for inspections.
Skills
- Civil Engineering
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Hydrologic Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans
- Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports
- Dam safety inspections
- Gate inspections
- Penstock inspections
- Bathymetry surveys
- Topographic surveys
- Monument surveys
- Dive inspections
- FERC annual inspections
- FERC Part 12 Periodic Inspections
- FERC Comprehensive Assessments
- Potential Failure Modes Analysis
- Risk Analysis
- Engineering analyses
- Design for repair and remediation projects
- Project and construction management
- Dam instrumentation
- Piezometers
- Inclinometers
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- FERC regulations
- State Dam Safety regulations
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Remote
- As needed travel
Experience Level
- 5-15 years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license/certification or intention to pursue licensure
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- FSA
- Commuter benefits
- Voluntary Life
- 401(k) Match
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Competitive PTO schedule
- Time off to volunteer or give back to your community
- Company-funded Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development
About the Company
- Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and/or operates 85 hydroelectric facilities throughout the United States.
Equal Opportunity
- Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer
