Dam Safety Risk Professional

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Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Dam Safety Risk Professional to join our dams, levees, and hydraulic structures practice, preferably in our Pittsburgh, PA;
Louisville, KY;
Nashville, TN;
Kennesaw (Atlanta), GA;
Indianapolis, IN;
Portland, OR;
Houston, TX; or Dallas, TX office. This position is remote or hybrid at the Company’s discretion. The role is ideal for a highly experienced individual who wants to lead and contribute to innovative projects involving dams, hydraulic structures, levees, and related water resources infrastructure.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm that serves private and public‑sector clients with complex environmental, natural resource, and civil infrastructure challenges. Ranked by ENR among the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for technical leadership and client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.

• Provide support within the Geosyntec dams, levees, and hydraulic structures practice.
• Assist with risk‑related activities such as PFMA and Level 2 risk assessments (L2RA) as part of FERC Part 12D Comprehensive Assessments.
• Support risk‑informed decision‑making (RIDM) processes by evaluating baseline risk and risk‑reduction measures for dam modifications.
• Provide input for major dam safety projects, reviewing risk analyses and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct site visits / fieldwork to evaluate and reduce dam safety risk.
• Assist with project/task management and proposal preparation.
• Develop technical reports and risk‑management cases that assess dam safety risk, mitigation options and regulatory compliance.
• Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, economics, or a related field (required).
• Advanced degree in civil engineering or related field (preferred).
• Professional registration (P.E. or P.G.) (preferred).
• Certification in risk assessment (preferred).

• At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of experience focusing on dam safety and risk, or equivalent education and experience (required).
• Experience supporting PFMA, risk analysis and risk‑informed decision‑making workshops (required).
• Knowledge of FERC, USACE and other regulatory guidelines for dam safety and risk assessment (required).
• Knowledge of dam safety risk framework and risk processes for dams (required).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing regulatory reports and risk evaluations (required).
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide expert guidance on dam safety and risk assessment (required).
• Ability to succeed in a fast‑paced consulting environment, handling multiple projects under tight deadlines and travelling to client facilities (required).
• Current OSHA 40‑hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred).
• Fieldwork and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Science, Consulting, and Engineering

Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Construction