Senior Geotechnical Dam Safety Engineer – PE
Recruiting Partner: Trish Cram
Concord, New Hampshire | Engineering | Work from home flexibility | $140,000 to $175,000 | Job ID: 165217
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We’re seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer with deep expertise in geotechnical engineering and dam safety evaluations. This leadership role is ideal for someone with FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant approval—or the experience to qualify—and a passion for risk-based analysis and infrastructure resilience.
You’ll play a pivotal role in guiding project teams, mentoring junior staff, and shaping the future of our dam safety services. This is your opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects in clean energy and environmental restoration. Ready to make a difference? Let’s build something lasting—together!
**Remote work options available
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design teams for FERC and state-regulated dam safety projects
- Conduct dam safety evaluations, including FERC Part 12 inspections
- Design earthen embankments and perform geotechnical assessments for dams and civil works
- Develop and analyze geotechnical monitoring and testing programs
- Review construction sequencing, design plans/specs, and permitting documents
- Represent the firm in technical discussions with regulators, clients, and public forums
- Author and review technical reports and project documentation
- Mentor engineers in technical execution and career development
- Support proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling
Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (M.S. preferred)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with willingness to maintain multi-state registrations
- FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant approval or eligibility
- Comprehensive Assessments expert
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience with risk-based analysis preferred
- 10+ years of experience in:
- Dam safety evaluations and geotechnical design
- Project management and client engagement
- Earthquake response analysis for embankments
- Proposal development and team mentoring
- Familiarity with federal/state dam safety standards
- Some travel required to project sites
Benefits
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous vacation, comp time, and flexible holidays
- Paid sick leave and extended medical leave account
- Educational assistance and professional development support
- Parental leave and Dependent Care FSA
- Short and long-term disability coverage, Life Insurance
- 401K and profit-sharing program
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
Trish Cram
Senior Recruiting Partner
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