Sr. Dams Engineer - Civil Works Group - Northern California

 

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 101745 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : Yes 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes 

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. #L1-AT1

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide complex engineering and construction related to planning, design, analysis, oversight, and studies for domestic and international geotechnical, heavy civil projects specifically focused on Dams
• Technical specialist supporting project and pursuit teams on heavy civil projects
• Perform site visits of on-going construction work and overseeing geotechnical field investigations

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The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. 

This team has a portfolio of major civil works projects across the country that are moving the needle. They are seeking ownership-driven technical professional who thrives in a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and kindness that focuses on the goal to be the most innovative company in the civil consulting industry. 
 

Key Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical and Heavy Civil Business Line projects including Tunnels, Dams, Buried Infrastructure, and Hydro Practice Pursuits
• Coordinates, as assigned, design with other personnel working on same project to minimize design conflicts. 
• Performs special studies or analyses of specific portions of a project; study includes research, investigation or coordination.
• Coordinates with personnel in other departments, project managers and client personnel to review designs and resolve areas of concern.
• Supervises the engineering work of assigned Drafters, Designers, and subordinate Engineers. This includes work assignments, scheduling and review.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for an assigned portion of a major project or the total project of moderate scope.
• Develops alternate methods, techniques or design concepts as required to resolve unique design problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting geotechnical/heavy civil projects with a focus in Dams
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) License or in active pursuit-California license preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle recor