Senior Dam Safety Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Dam Safety Engineer is an onsite role based in Austin, TX, with a salary range of $140,000 to $160,000 per year. This position supports Schnabel Engineering, an employee-owned firm specializing in geotechnical and dam engineering solutions. The role exists to provide technical leadership for dam safety inspections, engineering evaluations, and rehabilitation design. The engineer will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and mentor junior staff to ensure the safety and integrity of embankment and concrete dams.

What you'll do

• Lead dam safety inspections and engineering evaluations.
• Manage risk assessments and potential failure mode analyses.
• Develop rehabilitation concepts and design solutions.
• Coordinate geotechnical, structural, and hydraulic analyses.
• Provide construction support and manage project budgets and schedules.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

austin tx

schnabel engineering

dam safety

civil engineering

senior level

onsite

engineering

professional engineer

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, 401(k), profit-sharing, ESOP, bonus program, PTO, wellness program, tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Employee-owned company with ESOP, bonus program, and comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

Schnabel Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.