Dam Safety Engineer - Colliers Engineering & Design

Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is currently seeking an entry level Dam Safety Engineer to join our Water Engineering team at our office in Lansing, MI!

Our Water Discipline is growing, and we have exciting projects to engage motivated engineers who enjoy working on a variety of projects on or near the water. Our projects have unique designs and provide a diverse array of interesting work to keep our staff challenged and engaged. Our upcoming project portfolio includes jobs on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country. Our dam and levee safety work backlog is strong and we are seeking engineers with an interest and expertise in all aspects of dam safety.

Join our Water team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether designing a new water control structure, upgrading a hydropower dam, or assessing the safety of a dam or levee, joining the Colliers Engineering & Design Team will accelerate YOUR success!

• Develop project rehabilitation designs for dams, levees and other water retaining structures
• Conduct dam and levee safety inspections and surveys for condition evaluation or in support of design efforts – investigate variables, obtain measurements, photographs, videos, and take notes; write reports
• Research and develop design options and document findings for project engineer/manager
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures, using own judgement to make adaptations and modifications to existing designs
• Assist project engineers and leaders as needed in the creation of proposals, client information, and designs
• Mentor under more senior staff to further develop understanding of dam and levee inspection, design, construction, and analysis
• Prepare construction documents (plans and specifications)
• Perform/manage cost/quantity estimates and project scheduling
• Construction oversight/monitoring for dam and levee rehabilitation and removal projects
• Depending on specific training and skill set:
• Perform and review engineering analyses including seepage and slope stability analyses of embankment dams and levees, toe drain and filter designs, and gravity dam stability analyses
• Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for spillway capacity evaluations, dam break analyses, and developing Emergency Action Plans
• Perform and review structural calculations for water retaining structures (e.g., steel gates, concrete walls, etc.)

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of practice required; Master Degree in Civil Engineering preferred
• EIT candidates preferred
• Interest in dams, levees and water retaining structures
• Desire to learn from other experts as well as from self-study
• CAD skills are a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Desire to work collaboratively in a team environment

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

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