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Barr Engineering Co. Geotechnical Engineer - Senior Level - Dams Focus (Hybrid) in Denver, Colorado
Job Description:
Summary: The person in this position will be part of an innovative geotechnical engineering team of over 90 geotechnical engineers and field geologists. Barr's geotechnical engineering team provides a wide array of services related to foundations, dams, embankments, landslides, soil-structure interaction, earth-retaining structures, excavations, and underground structures. We also offer geotechnical services for ground improvement, geotechnical modeling, instrumentation and monitoring, in-situ testing, geophysics, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, geosynthetics, and ground
Key Responsibilities may include:
Managing geotechnical projects from concept to construction
Maintaining and developing client relationships
Providing support through training/mentorship for geotechnical engineers
Preparing proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical investigations
Coordinating field and laboratory testing
Interpreting and analyzing geotechnical data to establish engineering properties of materials and foundation recommendations
Completing geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slope stability, bearing capacity, settlement, and rotational stiffness
Preparing reports
Assist in supporting the growth of the dam practice area
Traveling for periodic out-of-town assignments
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
10 years of relevant work experience
Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain certification within one year
Broad knowledge of and experience with civil engineering and design codes, standards, guidelines, and best practices to complete complex dam evaluation, design, and construction projects
Facilitation experience with PFMAs/failure modes and effects analyses (FMEAs)
Experience performing probability and consequence analysis for qualitative risk assessments
Demonstrated understanding of the consulting profession, including flexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet project deadlines and/or client needs
Willingness to travel to support project needs
Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet creation
Strong oral and written communication skills
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in civil or geotechnical engineering with additional coursework or research related to geotechnical or dam engineering
15+ years of analysis and design experience, including inspecting concrete and earthen dams and/or levees, especially related to dam repair and rehabilitation
Experience with established dam safety programs including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 dam safety program requirements (engineering guidelines, supporting technical information documents (STIDs), probable maximum precipitation (PMP)/probable maximum flood (PMF), emergency action plans (EAPs), potential failure modes analyses (PFMAs), dam safety surveillance monitoring plans (DSSMPs), Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP), risk-informed decision making (RIDM), etc.) or similar dams safety programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Federal Emergency Mana
Prior approval as an independent consultant to complete FERC Part 12 dam safety inspections
Interest in and ability to perform project execution and management, business development, and staff mentoring
Facilitation experience with qualitative and quantitative dam risk assessments
Computer skills and work experience in statistical analysis software or risk analysis software (@Risk or similar)