A Day in the Life of a Levee & Dam Safety Engineer at Hanson. This senior position requires the ability to serve in a key capacity as the technical lead for planning and design of federal and other civil works projects, while playing a leading role in advancing Hanson’s federal government civil works efforts across its geographic footprint. 

Here’s a snapshot of some of the tasks you may perform in this role: 

• Lead and manage civil works and flood damage reduction projects across all phases, including scope development, staffing, budgeting, earned value management, scheduling, and client relationship management. 

• Direct the daily activities of project staff. 

• Prepare and assemble plans and contract documents. 

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including water resources, civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural staff. 

• Apply sound risk management practices throughout project lifecycles and ensure adherence to Hanson quality assurance standards. 

• Participate in performance evaluations of project staff. 

• Coordinate project priorities with technical teams. 

• Mentor engineering staff and promote growth in civil works and geotechnical engineering capabilities. 

• Support strategic business development initiatives related to civil works and flood damage reduction projects. 

• Contribute to business development planning and meetings. 

• Collaborate with regional and market leaders on client development and selection strategies. 

• Assist in developing strategic pursuits and proposals. 

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support business growth. 

• Support both external market expansion and internal strategic initiatives. 

What We’re Looking For 

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role: 

Skills: 

• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams delivering civil works projects. 

• Proficiency across all phases of civil works projects, including feasibility studies, design, and engineering during construction. 

• Ability to lead and facilitate design and construction meetings with internal teams, clients, and contractors. 

• Working knowledge of earned value management and project management software tools. 

• Strong client relationship skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with subconsultants and maintain professional partnerships. 

• Strong proposal development skills, including cost estimating, technical writing, and communication. 

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geotechnical, Structural, or Civil Engineering. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil works projects. 

• Experience with levees, dams, and flood risk management projects. 

• Experience with concrete dams. 

• Knowledge of dam safety practices and permitting processes. 

Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000, based on years of experience.