Civil Engineer - Warm Springs, VA

Job summary

Seeking a candidate for an experienced Engineer, Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical) to take a lead role responsible for all engineering and geotechnical aspects of the station geotechnical program providing technical expertise to ensure the day-to-day operation, monitoring and maintenance of high-pressure tunnels, drainage tunnels, dam safety monitoring, civil structure site assessment, and maintenance and repair is performed at the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and performing data collection and analysis;
• Developing instrumentation and equipment specifications;
• Performing civil structure, tunnel and dam safety inspections;
• Regulatory reporting;
• Reviewing emergency action plans;
• Developing maintenance and repair plans;
• Performing slope stability analyses for cut slopes, embankment slopes, and sediment pond slopes, using hand and computer methods;
• Acting as subject matter expert for station management and other groups in the areas of civil/geotechnical engineering and dam safety;
• Providing engineering support to station operations and maintenance personnel;
• And performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering (engineering technology degrees are not acceptable for this position). Strongly prefer: Civil Engineering degree with a Geotechnical, Hydrology/Hydraulics and/or Dam Engineering focus.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experiences
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles
• Skilled in advanced techniques and modification of theories, precepts, and practices
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead
• Strong personal computer skills
• In-depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer software to assist in preparation of reports, presentations, database development and data review
• Must be able to analyze problems and provide solutions (demonstrated results)
• Must be able to work safely in a plant environment including confined spaces, around water, at elevated heights, and in underground tunnels
• Strong written and oral communication skills (includes technical writing)
• Knowledge of principles of hydrogeology
• Knowledge or experience with FERC regulated dams or dam safety
• Knowledge of business/financial and contractual matters
• Ability to perform significant amount of fieldwork outdoors in a rugged environment and to do so independently
• Must have a valid driver's license

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