Dam Safety Engineer

Job Description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our
values
:
Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens.
We believe our
mission and vision
serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.
This position will be located at
Missouri Geological Survey Office,
111 Fairgrounds Rd, Rolla
. Ability to work outdoors for long hours in all seasons, with some overnight travel required.

Complete dam safety inspections under guidance from a registered professional engineer
Complete hydraulic and hydrology reviews under guidance from a registered professional engineer
Complete geotechnical reviews under guidance from a registered professional engineer
Schedule dam inspections and communicate with dam owner, general public and consulting engineers
Complete construction permit site visits to observe construction of a new or modified dam
Schedule dam inspections and communicate with dam owner(s), general public and consulting engineers
Prepare reports, charts, and findings associated with projects in the program
Complete dam height evaluations
Be a team player and perform duties as assigned to create a highly efficient work environment
(The Professional Engineer job classification will include the above tasks, and the PE will be in responsible charge of the work described above)

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:
Geotechnical Engineering:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the investigation and evaluation of subsurface soil or geologic conditions and properties for the purpose of designing stable foundation systems, earthen structures, or the remediation of subsurface conditions.
Hydraulic Engineering:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to analysis of the flow of fluids (open channel and pressure flow), estimation of river stages, and design of hydraulic structures, drainage structures, pipes, navigation facilities, reservoirs, locks, and dams.
Interpersonal Skills:
Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Other requirements:
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Assistant Engineer – A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 0-2 years relevant experience.
Associate Engineer – A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and 2-4 years of progressive relevant experience.
Professional Engineer – Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri with at least four full years of satisfactory engineering experience, as required for licensure.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance
Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more
here
.
How we invest in you:
Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Ryan Stack, Supervisor at 573-368-8837 or
ryan.stack@dnr.mo.gov
Or
Sally Namassy, Recruiter at
dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov