Senior Geotechnical Engineer; Co-Instructor | Dam Operator Safety Training: Fundamentals, Insp
Listed on 2025-12-12
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Engineering
Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Co‑Instructor) – Dam Operator Safety Training:
Fundamentals, Inspection, Monitoring & Field Practicum [DOI
0011010]
Pro Sidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm specializing in Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Engineering, Environmental, Sustainability, and Human Capital. We partner with public, private, defense and civilian government, and non‑profit organizations to deliver value‑based solutions.
We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Co‑Instructor) to develop and deliver a comprehensive Dam Operator Safety Training program for the Department of the Interior (DOI) Bureau of Reclamation. This contract role is located in Denver, Colorado, with additional travel across the Western United States.
Job OverviewProvide subject‑matter expertise and instructional support in geotechnical engineering for dam operators, focusing on embankment dam behavior, seepage, stability, instrumentation, and failure diagnostics. Deliver classroom and field practicum instruction, construct course modules, and assist in technical analysis for operational safety and infrastructure resilience.
Responsibilities and Duties- Lead development of training content on embankment dam behavior, seepage, and stability.
- Provide field instruction on geotechnical inspection, instrumentation, and potential failure modes.
- Support technical analysis and field practicum exercises; review performance‑fidelity‑monitoring data and interpret instrumentation results.
- Create modules on foundations, drains, slope stability cues, and field observation guides.
- Advise operators on early anomaly detection and interpretation of instrumentation data.
- BS in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis; MS in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
- PE/GE license required where applicable.
- 10+ years experience in geotechnical engineering of embankment dams, with forensic/diagnostics experience desirable.
- Prior work with FAC 0107/0108 programs is a plus.
- Deep knowledge of soil mechanics, seepage analysis, instrumentation basics, construction observation, and case‑history synthesis.
- Strong critical thinking, pattern recognition, risk communication, collaboration, and teaching skills.
- Proficiency in project‑management methodologies and tools.
- Must hold an active Secret clearance with eligibility for Interim TS/SCI or a full TS/SCI clearance in DISS at the time of proposal submission and maintain it throughout the contract.
- Compliance with FAR 52.204-2 and DoD security requirements is mandatory.
- Supports development of visual clue photo library for classroom and field use.
- Responsible for meeting annual goals aligned with Pro Sidian’s Global Competencies.
- Competitive compensation including group health benefits, pre‑tax employee benefits, and performance incentives.
- Group medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off (2 weeks vacation, 3 sick days, 10 holidays).
- Pre‑tax payment and flexible spending account programs.
- Purchasing discounts and savings plans.
- Security clearance benefits.
- Referral bonus program (up to $5,000).
- Performance incentives tied to client engagement.
- Supplemental life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
Pro Sidian is an equal‑opportunity employer.
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