Senior Dam Geotechnical Engineer at Rauch & Associates

Drive Impactful Design Solutions | Senior Dam Geotechnical Engineer

Are you passionate about geotechnical engineering with a commitment to infrastructure improvement? We’re seeking a Senior Geotechnical Designer. As a key player in project execution, you’ll work on transformative designs for dams, flood protection, and earth structures while managing field observations and liaising directly with clients. If you’re looking to apply your technical knowledge to innovative projects and expand your design expertise, we want to hear from you!

The role requires independent decision-making in applying design techniques and collaborating with clients and project teams.

• Designing and upgrading dams, spillways, and handling dam decommissioning.
• Performing hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and floodplain studies.
• Designing and assessing structures like levees, culverts, outfalls, and stormwater systems.
• Analyzing the stability of dams and other structures.
• Conducting fieldwork including dam inspections, construction monitoring, and subsurface investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination

  Work with clients and teams to develop full design plans and details.

  
  

• Technical Calculations

  Perform hydrologic/hydraulic calculations and stability analyses for waterway structures.

  
  

• Design Documentation

  Prepare detailed designs, including drawings, material estimates, cost estimates, and calculations.

  
  

• Drawing Review

  Ensure design drawings meet requirements and are accurate.

  
  

• Fieldwork & Inspections

  Lead field inspections, observe construction, and ensure compliance with designs.

  
  

• Collaboration

  Coordinate with other technical teams to ensure project success.

  
  

• Vendor Evaluation

  Review vendor submissions to confirm they meet specifications.

  
  

• Supervision

  Provide guidance and oversight to junior engineers and designers.

  
  

• Proposal Support

  Contribute technical expertise to support proposals and business development.

  
  

• Client Interaction

  Work with clients to understand requirements, present solutions, and maintain strong relationships.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; with PE license preferred
• Experience: 3+ years in geotechnical design and project fieldwork.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in GIS, CADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and SITES software.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to effectively interact with clients and project teams.

If you have a background in geotechnical engineering, experience with GIS and modeling software, and a desire to make a positive impact,

apply now