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Schnabel Inc.

Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Lexington, KY · On-site +1

$135K - $215K/yr

Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United ... Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level. * Periodic travel will be ...

Aquaamerica

Dam Safety Engineer

Bryn Mawr, PA

Dam Safety Engineer Location: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (Some Travel & Overnight Stays Required) Job ... Strong knowledge of Engineering related to planning, design and operations concepts for water ...

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

$90 - $125/hr

This position serves as the principal staff contact for dam owners, consulting engineers, and local ... foundations, dam design, or dam construction and operation. * Ability to work in outdoor ...

AECOM

Geotechnical Team Lead

Orange, CA

Coordinate with teams performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, structural engineering, and civil design associated with dam and spillway projects. * Support or lead dam construction oversight ...

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AECOM

Geotechnical Team Lead

Orange, CA

Coordinate with teams performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, structural engineering, and civil design associated with dam and spillway projects. * Support or lead dam construction oversight ...

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AECOM

Geotechnical Team Lead

Orange, CA · On-site

Coordinate with teams performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, structural engineering, and civil design associated with dam and spillway projects. * Support or lead dam construction oversight ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for dam design engineers in the United States is $88,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dam Design Engineers vs Civil Engineers?

AspectDam Design EngineersCivil Engineers
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often required
Work EnvironmentSpecialized in dam projects, often in remote or construction sitesVaried, including buildings, infrastructure, and projects across multiple sectors
Industry UsagePrimarily in water resources, hydroelectric, and dam constructionBroad industry use including transportation, structural, environmental, and water resources

Dam Design Engineers focus specifically on designing and analyzing dam structures, requiring specialized knowledge in hydraulics and geotechnical engineering. Civil Engineers have a broader scope, working on various infrastructure projects. While both roles require similar credentials, Dam Design Engineers are more specialized in dam-related projects, whereas Civil Engineers work across multiple sectors.

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Infographic showing various Dam Design Engineers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,150 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Schnabel Engineering

Lexington, KY • On-site

$135K - $215K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United States.
Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.
Benefit options include:
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
  • Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
  • Long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description:
Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel! We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Lexington, KY office is seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to join our growing practice. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a professional, and a desire to be part of a strong team.
Job Responsibilities:
Candidate will serve as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer. Major focus areas for the role include:
  • Manage, execute, and provide technical support, in a team setting and on a variety of challenging interdisciplinary infrastructure projects.
  • Responsibilities may include planning and managing geotechnical and geologic subsurface explorations, reviewing boring logs, evaluating instrumentation and monitoring data, assigning project-specific soil and rock laboratory testing, conducting engineering analyses and design related to geotechnical, hydrologic and hydraulic, and/or structural aspects of dam safety projects, foundation design, fill placement/ground modification, concrete and embankment dam design, seepage evaluations, slope stability analyses, and seismic analyses.
  • Preparation and review of engineering reports, technical documents, and presentations, for a variety of applications, projects, and clients.
  • Communicate with clients and regulators, establish goals and objectives for project teams, and schedule and coordinate resources, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the quality expectations of the client.
  • Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
  • Periodic travel will be required.
  • Contribute to maintaining and developing Schnabel's strong brand in the geotechnical and water markets through thought leadership embodied in published papers, white papers, and participation at recognized conferences and workshops.

Required Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in Civil Engineering or related fields.
  • 15+ years of experience in the dam safety engineering field.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Relevant expertise with dams and water impounding structures, cofferdams, and other hydraulic structures, including but not limited to seepage, static and seismic stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, and foundation and settlement analysis.
  • Organized, self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial and team spirit.
  • Excellent English technical verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to occasionally travel to project sites, both local and remote, and be able to lift heavy loads (up to 25 pounds).

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

The compensation range for this position is between $135,000 to $215,000. Compensation for this position may vary based on geographic location and other factors. We remain committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation to all employees, regardless of their location.
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