Energy Job Search · 1 day ago
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expEnergy Job Search is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to oversee projects related to dams and hydraulic structures. The role emphasizes dam safety and compliance with regulatory standards while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Handling relevant assignments by coordinating with the professionals and technical teams allocated to the project
Preparing and drafting technical reports and calculation notes for a variety of projects including geotechnical investigations, dam safety studies, post-construction behavior studies and monitoring, slope stability, geotechnical consulting services
Carrying out feasibility and preliminary design studies, detailed studies, geotechnical design, plans and quotes, technical support throughout the works
Conducting geotechnical assessments focused on dam safety, including stability analyses, seepage assessments, and foundation evaluations
Ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to dam safety standards and guidelines
Leading dam safety review processes and contributing to risk assessments
Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff
Supervising contractors, engineers, and technicians
Interpreting and analyzing geotechnical data to establish engineering properties of materials and foundation recommendations
Completing geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and rotational stiffness
Interacting with independent technical review board
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, preferred Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering
Minimum of 15 years of experience relevant experience with dam safety evaluations, geotechnical risk assessments, and foundation analysis for hydraulic structures
PE or eligible
Broad knowledge of and experience with civil engineering and design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices to complete complex dam evaluation, design, and construction projects
Experience with established dam safety programs including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 dam safety program requirements (engineering guidelines, supporting technical information documents (STIDs), probable maximum precipitation (PMP)/probable maximum flood (PMF), emergency action plans (EAPs), potential failure modes analyses (PFMAs), dam safety surveillance monitoring plans (DSSMPs), Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP), risk-informed decision making (RIDM), etc.), or similar dams safety programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency
Facilitation experience with PFMAs/failure modes and effects analyses (FMEAs)
Experience in tailings and water dam safety assessments and compliance with regulatory requirements
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and GeoStudio software
Experience with fleet management systems (Dispatch, MineStar, etc.)
Proven leadership and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and lead across functional and project departments
Company
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Funding
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