Senior Dams and Reservoirs Engineer

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We are seeking a Senior Dam Engineer to support our dam safety practice in the United States. This is a new position to support FEMA, state dam safety agencies, and dam owners to enhance dam safety. This position is to work from one of our HUB offices in Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Laurel MD, Houston TX, Las Vegas NV, Orlando FL, Tampa FL, or Raleigh NC and virtually support the nationwide dam safety practice.

AtkinsRéalis provides dam engineering as a core service internationally with high accomplished centers of expertise in the United Kingdom and Canada. In the United States AtkinsRéalis focuses on program support for the National Dam safety Program with FEMA, states, and municipal governments. AtkinsRéalis is expanding our US presence to add a full dam practice and to leverage our international expertise.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

How will you contribute to the team?

• SME for the FEMA Dam Preparedness Collaborate Technical Assistance (CTA) Program.
• SME supporting piloting the CTA realistic scenario-base tabletop exercise training.
• SME supporting the evaluation of a depth-velocity loss rate function for dams for consideration by FEMA as an addition to HAZUS.
• Development of guidance documents and best practices for dam safety.
• SME support for the Future of Flood Risk Data (FFRD)
• This key hire must possess extensive experience in support of state dam safety programs and assisting dam owners regulated by the states.
• A preference exists for the individual to have educational and work experience in the fields of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering related to dam design and dam safety.
• The opportunity to work on the updating of nationwide guidance documents, develop new dam safety training, and participate as a SME for the Dam Preparedness Cooperative Technical Assistance Program in the Western US.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred. This level may be achieved by Engineers with 15 years’ experience since bachelor’s or fourteen years since Master's in the planning, design of dams and dam safety. Typical incumbent has 20+ years of experience
• PE License
• Experience working with state dam safety programs.
• Experienced with dam inspections for regulatory compliance under the National Dam Safety Program.
• Specialty in Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling of dams for state regulatory compliance.
• Experience with GIS platforms using H&H modeling and mapping.
• Preparation of Emergency Action Plans.
• Expertise with HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS 2D modeling for dams.
• Experience working with state dam safety programs, existing relationships with potential clients and potential hires.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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