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Geotechnical Engineer - Senior Level - Dams Focused (Hybrid)
Geotechnical Engineer - Senior Level - Dams Focused (Hybrid)-March 2024
Denver
Mar 30, 2026
About Geotechnical Engineer - Senior Level - Dams Focused (Hybrid)

  Job Description:

  Summary:The person in this position will be part of an innovative geotechnicalengineering team of over 80 geotechnical engineers and field geologists.Barr's geotechnical engineering team provides a wide array of servicesrelated to foundations, dams, embankments, landslides, soil-structureinteraction, earth-retaining structures, excavations, and undergroundstructures. We also offer geotechnical services for ground improvement,geotechnical modeling, instrumentation and monitoring, in-situ testing,geophysics, soil dynamics and earthquake engineering, geosynthetics, andground

  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

  Coordinating field and laboratory testing

  Interpreting and analyzing geotechnical data to establish engineeringproperties of materials and foundation recommendations

  Completing geotechnical engineering analyses including seepage, slopestability, bearing capacity, settlement, and rotational stiffness

  Preparing reports

  Assist in supporting the growth of the dam practice area

  Traveling for periodic out-of-town assignments

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

  10 years of relevant work experience

  Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtaincertification within one year

  Broad knowledge of and experience with civil engineering and design codes,standards, guidelines, and best practices to complete complex damevaluation, design, and construction projects

  Facilitation experience with PFMAs/failure modes and effects analyses (FMEAs)

  Experience performing probability and consequence analysis for qualitativerisk assessments

  Demonstrated understanding of the consulting profession, includingflexibility and willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meetproject deadlines and/or client needs

  Willingness to travel to support project needs

  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 forsponsorship 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 additionalcoursework or research related to geotechnical or dam engineering

  15+ years of analysis and design experience, including inspecting concreteand earthen dams and/or levees, especially related to dam repair andrehabilitation

  Experience with established dam safety programs including Federal EnergyRegulatory Commission (FERC) Part 12 dam safety program requirements(engineering guidelines, supporting technical information documents(STIDs), probable maximum precipitation (PMP)/probable maximumflood (PMF), emergency action plans (EAPs), potential failuremodes analyses (PFMAs), dam safety surveillance monitoring plans(DSSMPs), Owner's Dam Safety Program (ODSP), risk-informeddecision making (RIDM), etc.) or similar dams safety programs for theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Federal EmergencyMana

  Prior approval as an independent consultant to complete FERC Part 12 damsafety 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 riskanalysis software (@Risk or similar)

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