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

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 with leading and supporting the growth of the dam practice area

Traveling for periodic out-of-town assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

15 years of relevant work experience with dam engineering and risk assessments

Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain certification within 1 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

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

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

Proven experience collaborating and maintaining relationships across offices

Willingness to travel to support project needs

Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 30 pounds or more

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

20+ years of analysis and design experience, including inspecting concrete and earthen dams and/or levees, especially related to dam repair and rehabilitation

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