DAM SAFETY ENGINEER ((Hydrology & Hydraulics Focus))

The Department has jurisdiction over approximately 250 dams in the State of Arizona. The Department is seeking an engineer to provide engineering support associated with dam safety projects. The selected candidate will act as a member of a group of registered professional engineers and non-registered professionals that provides regulatory oversight for jurisdictional dams in the State. The primary focus of this position is to provide support for hydrologic and hydraulic engineering efforts associated with dam safety projects.  In addition, this individual will also assist the team with general civil engineering design and reviews, construction management, and dam safety inspection. 

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or closely related field of engineering in the State of Arizona; OR eligibility for reciprocity in the State of Arizona within six (6) months of start of employment with the Department is required.

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our Benefits Page

Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following as related to dam safety/engineering:

• Hydrology & Hydraulics
  Geotechnical engineering analyses and soil mechanics.
  Civil engineering and design
  Structural engineering and design
  Construction oversight
  GIS Platforms

Interested candidates should apply directly at DAM SAFETY ENGINEER (Hydrology & Hydraulics Focus)