Dam Safety Engineer
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualifying employees as described here in the amount of $
Applicants who are working toward their Professional Engineer (PE) license are encouraged to apply. We are open to hiring at different levels (Engineering Intern Engineering Analyst or Professional Engineer) and may consider a training assignment for wellqualified candidates who do not yet meet all minimum qualifications.
Individuals who do not currently hold a PE license but who have passed the FE exam and hold an Engineer Intern certificate and meet the educational requirements may be eligible for support with jobrelated education and coursework including tuition reimbursement to help them progress toward licensure.
Those with a current Montana PE license are eligible for a $6000 signon bonus if they are new to State of Montana employment or have not worked for the State in the past six months.
Pay is based on education experience and licensure with opportunities to advance to higher pay levels as you gain experience and meet performance benchmarks.
Work Unit Overview: The State of Montana through DNRC Water Resource Divisions State Water Projects Bureau administers the operation maintenance management and rehabilitation of State-owned water projects including 23 dams and over 250 miles of irrigation canals. The Bureau provides oversight of these projects by delivering inspection instrumentation engineering and operation services.
Job Overview:DNRC is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Professional Engineer or Engineer Intern to join our team for a physically demanding yet rewarding career. The role requires not just strong engineering skills but also the ability to work in challenging conditions often outdoors on the dams and their appurtenant structures. This position requires a Montana PE license and civil engineering expertise to perform an extensive range of engineering functions relating to the operation inspection maintenance repair and modification of State-owned dams. Applicants holding an Engineer Intern certificate will also be considered.
The success of the State Water Projects Bureau dam safety program requires a strong and diverse engineering background including formal education specialized training and design experience specifically related to water conveyance storage and dams. The dam safety program exists to ensure continued safe and reliable dam operation in accordance with state and federal dam safety regulations.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Coordinate the Bureaus annual dam safety and O&M inspection program.
Conduct annual dam safety and O&M inspections on all State Water Projects Bureau owned dams.
Coordinate the Bureaus efforts for inspection reporting and submittal of Five-Year Engineers Dam Evaluations on State-regulated high-hazard dams in support of operation permit renewals and similar efforts for federally regulated dams. This includes managing contracts for Five-Year Engineers Evaluations performed by private engineering consultants
Conduct and prepare regulatory Five-Year Engineers Evaluations for high-hazard dams.
Perform engineering design project management and contract management on maintenance repair modification regulatory evaluation and technical analysis projects.
Responsible for assessing the condition and performance of State-owned dams identifying potential dam safety issues and recommending corrective actions and repair alternatives to ensure continued safe and reliable operation.
Responsible for identifying prioritizing and recommending operations related maintenance and repair actions.
Provide engineering support and technical assistance and oversight for ongoing project operations and modifications.
Coordinate inspections maintenance activities and repair projects with other DNRC staff water user associations contractors regulatory agencies and other parties.
Work is typically performed in the office; however this position requires extensive travel and fieldwork. Travel may occur under various weather conditions extend beyond normal business hours comprise approximately 30% of total work time and be periodic in nature.
As the primary point of contact and subject matter expert the incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours to meet deadlines or respond to incidents or emergencies which may affect the safety of State-owned dams and ultimately downstream property and life.
Benefits: Live and work in Helena Montana which offers a unique blend of opportunities and natural beauty situated between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Montana offers abundant recreational opportunities including camping fishing hunting mountain biking and hiking.
Additional benefits include:
Work/life balance with potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Generous paid leave (vacation sick holidays) with vacation leave increasing with service.
This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees in exempt positions may accrue one-half hour of compensatory time for each one-hour in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek.
Longevity pay with continued state service.
Health dental vision life insurance and flexible spending accounts.
Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth.
Retirement plans (Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plus an optional 457(b) Plan).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - may qualify you for student loan forgiveness.
Career progression professional development and state employee discounts.
Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
How to Apply:
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter In one page or less describe how your knowledge skills and abilities will help you succeed in this position.
Resume Submit a onepage resume that highlights the work experience and education that best qualify you for this position.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
This position requires a thorough knowledge of all fields of civil engineering with emphasis on geotechnical hydrologic hydraulic and structural engineering dam design and operation and civil and water resources construction practices.
Bachelors degree in civil engineering or other closely related engineering field from an ABET or similarly accredited program.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE); PE licensure in Montana is required within 6-months of hire.
A minimum of two years of applicable professional experience (post-PE licensure) is desired: alternatives will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who are actively working toward PE licensure (for example those holding EI status with qualifying experience) are encouraged to apply.
Required knowledge skills and abilities: Knowledge of civil engineering as it may be applied to the design construction repair and modification of dams. This should include education and experience in a relevant specialized field such as geotechnical hydrologic hydraulic or structural engineering.
Knowledge sufficient to sign regulatory dam inspection and evaluation reports with the implied assurances of a professional engineering license.
Ability to assess whether conditions observed in the field or determined through technical review or analysis pose a serious risk.
Ability to make correct and timely decisions in the field using in-depth experience and sound judgement.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly present complex technical information.
Experience with construction field instrumentation water measurement soil and concrete testing geologic and geotechnical drilling.
Experience with CAD GIS hydrologic hydraulic geotechnical modeling programs and databases.
Special Information:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid drivers license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recently complete 36 months.
Applicants must be able to work in a variety of field conditions including traversing sloped earthen embankments spillways and uneven surfaces climbing ladders working in gate towers conduits manholes and other confined spaces.
Required Experience:
IC
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