Dam Safety Hydrology Engineer

About the CompanyJoin one of the nation's most respected engineering firms-an employeeowned, industry leader known for delivering highend technical expertise across dam engineering, tunneling, mining, and largescale infrastructure projects.With 10% annual growth, a 10% ESOP contribution based on yearly salary, yearly bonuses, annual reviews, and hybridworking options, this is a longterm career home for toptier damsafety professionals seeking meaningful ownership and technical impact.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer to support and lead highprofile damsafety, hydraulic structures, and riskinformed engineering projects in the Nashville region.This role supports a growing regional demand for damsafety expertise, consistent with openings from major market players in the Nashville area, who emphasize geotechnical, hydraulic, and PFMArelated damsafety competencies.You will contribute directly to some of the most complex and technically challenging damsafety projects nationwide.Key ResponsibilitiesLead engineering assessments for dams, spillways, outlet works, and waterretaining structures, aligned with damsafety industry standards.Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses including 1D/2D modeling and advanced CFD studies for spillways and outlet works.Conduct dam breach modeling, flood routing, paleoflood analysis, and inflow design flood development.Support Potential Failure Mode Analyses (PFMAs) and largescale dam inspections, mirroring expectations of Nashvillearea employers.Lead multidisciplinary project teams through design studies, safety investigations, and modification projects.Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, and riskinformed decisionsupport materials.Participate in firmwide technical growth, training, and innovation initiatives, reflecting the company's emphasis on specialized, highend technical capability.Required QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseB.S. or M.S. in Civil, Environmental, Hydraulic, or Water Resources Engineering.10+ years of damsafety or hydraulicstructures engineering experienceDemonstrated expertise in:Dam modification designSpillway/outlet works design and analysisCFD modeling workflows1D/2D hydrodynamic modelingBreach modeling and inundation analysisPFMA and risk assessmentsDemonstrated capability in highend, specialty technical environmentsWhy This Firm Is DifferentEmployeeownedToptier reputation: One of the most respected highspecialty dam engineering companies in the U.S.Largest U.S. dam portfolio: Opportunities to work on landmark dam projectsHybrid work model, annual bonuses, professional growth, and stable longterm career paths.Highcaliber colleagues: Work alongside industry experts and engineers trusted by federal agencies and national utilities.