Dam Engineering Practice Lead
Location: Northern New Jersey

A highly respected, employee-owned, multidisciplinary consulting firm is expanding its Dams, Levees, and Water Resources practice and is seeking a senior level Dam Engineering Leader to support and grow its Mid-Atlantic operations.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex dam and levee projects, mentor technical teams, expand client relationships, and play a key role in regional and national practice growth. The position combines technical leadership, project management, and business development within a collaborative, high performing consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

•  Lead and supervise geotechnical and structural engineering staff
• Provide senior project management for multidisciplinary dam, levee, and water resources projects
• Manage project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client communications
• Oversee preparation of construction plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Supervise dam and levee safety inspections and condition assessments
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineering staff
• Prepare and review technical and cost proposals
• Coordinate and supervise field investigations, instrumentation installations, and construction monitoring
• Perform or oversee seepage, slope stability, and structural stability analyses
• Review and prepare technical reports, inspection reports, and permit applications
• Interact with regulatory agencies and public sector clients
• Support business development and market expansion initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Master’s degree with geotechnical emphasis preferred
• Professional Engineer license required with ability to obtain multi state licensure
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in dam and levee engineering
• Strong background in dam safety inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitation design
• Experience with public sector and municipal clients preferred
• Proven seller doer and business development experience
• Strong project financial management capability
• Demonstrated technical and staff leadership experience
• Proficiency with geotechnical and finite element analysis software preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal and state dam safety regulations and guidelines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel occasionally for project work

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role within a growing national dams and water resources practice
• Employee ownership with long term wealth building potential
• High profile and technically complex project portfolio
• Strong professional development and leadership support
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Long term career growth and advancement opportunities

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary, performance incentives, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, and professional development support.

For more information, please contact Joana Todd
Tel: 541-787-4005
Email: jtodd@nes-llc.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joana-todd-10164120

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