Senior Dam Engineer
- Ashwaubenon, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Take the lead in identifying marketing opportunities and work collaboratively to win projects related to state and federally regulated dams.
- Manage projects, oversee design and production of plans and specifications, and ensure that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres.
- Build and maintain respectful working relationships with Project Managers and other leaders within the company.
- Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
- Actively engage in professional organizations.
- A bachelor’s degree in civil, geological, structural, or other related engineering field from an accredited university is the minimum requirement.
- Registered professional engineer (PE) in a US state with ability to become licensed by comity in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota.
- A minimum of eight years of experience in the field of dam engineering. Previous experience in completing designs and submitting approved analyses to regulatory agencies for review is required.
- Ability to independently manage analyses and dam-related projects with budgets of 250 to 2000 hours of engineering time.
- Working knowledge of standard US design standards for engineering of dams and dam structures is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Proven communication skills including great client relationships and a willingness to market services to internal and external clients.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Experience establishing mutually respectful, collaborative relationships with dam owners, contractors, and regulatory agency personnel is desired.
- A master’s degree or strong history of continued education in the field of embankment dams is preferred.
- While PE registration is required, additional registration as a professional geologist is highly desirable.
- Experience with standard industry software for numerical analysis of dams is desired.
- Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Development
- Paid membership dues to professional organizations
- Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
- Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
- Work/Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
- Flexible work schedules
- Financial
- Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Social
- Peer recognition program and mentor programs
- Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
- Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!