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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tetra Tech

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

A true opportunity to be part of dam design and construction. Position Summary: We are seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer with expertise in dams and water-resources infrastructure to lead our ...

Schnabel Inc.

Mid-Level Structural Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$73K - $110K/yr

Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional consulting firm that focuses on solving ... Collaborate with other design disciplines and CAD designers on complex dam and related ...

Dewberry

Water Resources Engineer

Gainesville, VA · On-site

$95K - $122K/yr

Typical projects involve stormwater management design, stream restoration / natural channel design, dam safety engineering, storm drainage design, floodplain management and analysis, watershed flood ...

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Dewberry

Water Resources Engineer

Gainesville, VA · On-site

$95K - $122K/yr

Typical projects involve stormwater management design, stream restoration / natural channel design, dam safety engineering, storm drainage design, floodplain management and analysis, watershed flood ...

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Schnabel Engineering

Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

... dam engineering. Schnabel's high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the ... Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 700+ employees in 32 offices throughout the United ...

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Senior Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Easton, PA • On-site

Cogent Talent Solutions
Business Management Consulting • 51 - 200 employees
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$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Our client is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality water resources and infrastructure projects. With offices in San Antonio, TX, and Easton, PA, they specialize in dam design, rehabilitation, and safety evaluations, along with other water-related infrastructure projects.
 
They are seeking a highly experienced and self-sufficient Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead and grow their Easton, PA office. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role, taking over an existing portfolio of dam projects while also driving business development and expanding our presence in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the Easton, PA office with oversight from company leadership based in San Antonio.
  • Take over and manage ongoing dam-related projects, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
  • Develop new business opportunities in dam safety, rehabilitation, and water resources.
  • Serve as the primary technical expert for dam-related projects, including inspections, design, permitting, and compliance.
  • Maintain and build relationships with local and regional clients, regulatory agencies, and industry partners.
  • Provide mentorship and leadership for the Easton office team.
  • Handle basic office management duties with support from the San Antonio administrative staff.
Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in water resources engineering, with a strong focus on dams (design, rehabilitation, safety inspections, permitting, and compliance).
  • Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including client interactions, budgets, and regulatory approvals.
  • Experience in business development and client relationship management within the engineering sector.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to operate autonomously while aligning with company goals.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
$120,000 - $150,000 a year
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