Title: Senior Dams and Hydropower Engineer

Location: Denver, Colorado

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

What's the Opportunity?

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time, senior-level engineer for our Madison, Wisconsin office to support our growing national dams and hydropower practice. We are interested in a candidate that has the capacity to grow, is a quick learner, is detail-orientated, is a committed team player, and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. The applicant will have 10+ years of experience in evaluation, design, and construction of dams and hydropower projects. Experience with dam safety projects including inspections, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, subsurface investigations, slope stability, structural analysis, or other aspects of work with dams and hydropower projects is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead dam safety inspections, and manage multidiscipline dam safety related projects including planning, analysis, design, permitting and construction for state and federally regulated dams.
• Participate and lead business development opportunities with existing and new client contacts.
• Writing to support the preparation of analysis and design documents.
• Field assignments (position may require short-term travel and/or field work [approximately 25%] depending on project needs).

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

• BS or MS degree in relevant field (Geotechnical, Structural, or Water Resources Engineering).
• 10+ years of experience in evaluation, design, construction, monitoring and/or operation of dams.
• FERC Approved Independent Consultant (IC).
• Experience as a subject matter expert (SME) and/or facilitator for risk-based analyses (SQRA or QRA).
• Understanding of the application of engineering principles to engineering design, including cost estimating, development of plans and specifications, development of bid packages, development of dam restoration plans, and overseeing design implementation in the field (i.e., construction management).
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits which are detailed below.

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees' first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability programs.
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: