Dam Manager (Senior Geotechnical Engineer)
Dam Manager (Senior-Level Geotechnical Leadership)
Location: MA,NH & RI
LVI Associates is working with a well-established, highly reputable engineering firm known for its technical excellence and long-standing presence in infrastructure and water resources projects across the Northeast. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Dam Manaer and Senior Engineer to lead and expand their dam engineering capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of dam engineering projects, including inspections, safety evaluations, and rehabilitation or removal design
- Conduct and oversee field investigations and geotechnical assessments, including subsurface exploration and soil/bedrock analysis
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and mentoring more junior engineers
- Prepare and review engineering reports, design calculations, specifications, and contract documents
- Take ownership of project performance, including schedules, budgets, and client deliverables
- Support the development of proposals, including scope, staffing, and cost estimates for new work
- Act as a client-facing lead, attending meetings, presentations, and supporting ongoing relationship management
- Contribute to business development efforts and represent the firm within the industry and wider community
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or related Engineering discipline (Master's preferred)
- Approximately 10+ years of experience within dam engineering, with strong exposure to inspection, evaluation, and design of water retention structures
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required, with the ability to take technical ownership of projects
- Demonstrated experience managing projects end-to-end, including overseeing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
- Comfortable leading technical workstreams, including geotechnical analysis, design development, and preparation of engineering documentation
- Strong client-facing skills, with experience supporting proposals, attending interviews, and contributing to business development activities
- Proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a collaborative, mentor-led approach to team development
- Familiarity with industry-standard engineering tools and a commitment to staying current with evolving best practices and technologies
Why Consider This Role
- Hybrid structure with flexibility and strong work-life balance
- Clear pathway into senior leadership
- Opportunity to shape and grow a key technical practice area
- Join a highly reputable firm with a strong pipeline of dam and infrastructure work
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining technically engaged on impactful projects.
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