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Volt Management Corp. Sr. Civil Engineer/Deputy Chief Dam Safety Engineer in Spokane, Washington
Start working the way you've imagined Volt is immediately hiring for Civil Engineers in Spokane, WA. As a Senior Civil Engineer you will: Play a pivotal role in our dam safety team. As the Deputy Chief Dam Safety Engineer (DCDSE), you'll collaborate closely with our Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE) to implement Dam Safety Program (ODSP). Your expertise will directly impact the safety and reliability of our dams, making a difference in the communities we serve. If you thrive on technical challenges, mentorship, and project leadership, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Let's build a safer future together! This position will perform high quality engineering and project management work of increasing complexity which requires advanced technical proficiency with minimal work direction. The successful candidate will demonstrate originality and judgment in technical analysis, independent evaluation, selection, and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. The successful candidate will also be familiar with applicable equipment and design standards and regulations as they apply to their field. Mentoring, project leadership, teamwork and collaborative skills are essential. Job Duties: * Provide technical expertise in dam engineering and dam safety with general knowledge and experience considering gravity, arch, and earthen dams, hydrology, hydraulics, seismicity, seepage, soils, and foundation conditions. * Provide civil engineering expertise in planning, design, oversight, and construction related to delivering civil engineer projects. * Fully supports and assists the Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plan (DSSMP) Coordinator and CDSE with implementation and improvement of DSSMP including review of data and relating to results of studies or investigations. * Arranges, coordinates, and manages dam safety related investigations, studies, assessments and evaluations as necessary to ensure continued compliance with dam safety guidelines. * Review, stay abreast, and be fully aware of statutes, codes, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and standards related to dam safety and dam engineering to support implementation of ODSP. Make recommendations to improve provisions of ODSP to the CSDE that support continued regulatory * Develop statements of work, requests for proposal, cost estimates and schedules for dam and civil engineering projects, studies, and analyses as necessary. * Lead and/or assist in planning and overseeing dam and civil construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects. * Manage construction projects, consultants and contractors delivering a wide variety of civil and dam construction projects. * Aids the CDSE in facilitating and managing Dam Safety Inspections, including Part 12D Inspections. * compliance. * Directly supports the CDSE and dam safety team to ensure compliance with dam safety requirements and regulations. * Promote a Culture of Dam Safety internally and externally while remaining actively connected and engaged in both the Utility and Dam Safety industries. * Provide mentorship and guidance to junior civil and dam safety engineers, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and professional development. * Lead, Facilitate, and Present Dam Safety Training to staff including junior engineers, hydro plant operations, craft labor, management, and others. * Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders including the Dam Safety Team and Hydro Compliance, to ensure continued compliance for all regulatory reporting requirements. * Collaborate with project teams to integrate dam safety and civil engineering considerations into all phases of the project life cycle