"Alerted.org

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

**Parsons** is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Dam Safety Engineer** to join our team! Parsons has an immediate opening for a **Senior Dam Safety Engineer** with a you will leverage you strong background in the geotechnical aspects of dam safety evaluations and design to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects within your community.

The ideal candidate will have approval as a FERC Part 12 Independent Consultant or the required experience to qualify for approval. Experience conducting risk-based analyses for dam safety inspections is desirable.

This position will be a key part of the Parsons’ Water Resources team and is expected to contribute to both project work in the office and in the field. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual to utilize their knowledge and experience for our clients’ immediate and future projects.

This position also requires travel to project sites, mainly located in the South Florida.

What You'll Be Doing:

+ Develop and manage the dam safety program for the SFWMD for multiple high-hazard reservoirs

+ Perform dam safety evaluations

+ Perform geotechnical evaluation of earthen dams (large and small), as well as civil works projects

+ Develop geotechnical monitoring and testing programs as well as analysis of results

+ Lead technical discussions with regulators and clients as well as at public meetings

+ Train others in dam safety field observations, field data collection, and lead dam safety tabletop exercises.

+ Work with the SFWMD Emergency Manager in administration of the Dam Safety program.

+ Technical writing for project documents, as well as review of other engineers’ technical writing

+ Technical guidance and mentoring for other engineers and modelers in their project work and professional development

Required Experience and Education:

+ BS in civil or geotechnical engineering, or other appropriate field (MS preferred) and 15+ years of related work experience is required for this role.

+ Registered as a Professional Engineer in Florida

+ FERC Part 12 Inspector Certification, or ability to obtain Certification quickly, is required for this role.

+ Knowledge of USACE Dam Safety Policies

+ Familiarity with federal and state dam safety standards/guidelines

+ Training and/or experience in risk-based analysis desired

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience and Education:

+ Strong preference for significant experience within the following areas: Project management, Geotechnical engineering related to dams and water retaining structures. Dam safety evaluations and design, Development, implementation, and evaluation of geotechnical investigation, testing, and monitoring programs, Client interaction and staff mentoring.

+ Experience with other aspects of dam safety, such as grouting repairs, hydrology/hydraulics, and/or structural engineering is also a plus

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.