TPRB Construction Engineer – Dam Safety SME

• Independently review historic geotechnical analyses, geologic investigations, construction records, and dam-safety studies for El Vado Dam (including CAS, comprehensive review, condition-assessment, and geology reports).
• Participate in an in-person kickoff at the Denver Federal Center (Lakewood, CO) and a site visit at El Vado Dam (Tierra Amarilla / Chama, NM).
• Prepare TPRB Technical Memorandum-01 documenting findings from document review and the site visit; present findings to Reclamation’s TSC design team.
• Review and comment on new analyses (slope stability, seepage, settlement, hydrologic and seismic studies, geologic model) and on cofferdam / river-diversion concepts.
• Attend up to four remote design-team meetings (~6 hours each) and five technical correspondence meetings (~2 hours each); provide written comments, recommendations, and constructability / construction-risk feedback.
• Independently review Reclamation’s Feasibility-Level CAS TM and issue TPRB Technical Memorandum-02 addressing Reclamation questions and TPRB findings.
• Assess soundness of conclusions about existing-dam safety, suitability of proposed modifications, and construction risk associated with lining systems, cutoff walls, grouting, earthwork, and temporary works.
• Coordinate participation through the TPRB Chair and ASR contract administration; comply with Reclamation security, NDA, and contractor-identification requirements.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management. Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience on numerous projects, including at least five projects of similar scope involving construction of large new earthen embankment dams and/or dam-safety modifications of high-hazard dams.
• Demonstrated experience sequencing construction, developing and evaluating construction schedules, and identifying/mitigating construction risk.
• Hands-on knowledge of temporary construction features used to control inflows, including earthen and cellular cofferdams and river diversions.
• Direct construction experience with embankment dams, mass earthwork, haul-road and borrow-site development, concrete construction, exposed geomembrane liners, cementitious grouting, and embankment cutoff-wall systems on high-hazard dams.
• Working knowledge of multiple delivery methods: design-bid-build, design-build, early contractor involvement (ECI), CMAR, and CM/GC.
• Recognized expert in dams and dam safety who has conducted or led numerous dam-safety modification projects.
• Prior service on a TPRB, Board of Consultants, or comparable independent technical committee for new embankment dams or dam modifications. Equivalent senior credentials may be substituted if TPRB experience is limited.
• Ability to produce clear written technical memoranda and present findings to a federal design team. Available for limited travel to Lakewood, CO and the El Vado Dam site.
• U.S. work authorization and willingness to sign Reclamation’s federal non-disclosure agreement and comply with Reclamation security training (WBR 1452.237-80).

• Internal erosion and internal-erosion risk analysis on existing embankment dams.
• Landslide evaluation, slope-stability, seepage, and embankment-deformation analysis at dam sites.
• Seismic evaluation of earth dams and constructability implications of seismic design.
• Construction or construction-review of exposed geomembrane lining systems, reinforced or RCC concrete liners, and mid-slope or toe cutoff walls.
• Prior Bureau of Reclamation, USACE, FERC, or state dam-safety board work; familiarity with Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety and Reclamation SOD / CAS processes.
• Experience writing or contributing to SF-330 Part I/II submissions for federal A-E / IDIQ task orders.

• A current résumé  biographical sketch tailored to the qualifications above (highlight similar dam-construction / dam-safety modification projects).
• A short cover note confirming availability for the September 2026–September 2028 window and for the CO / NM travel described.
• PE license number and state(s), if applicable.
• A list of TPRB, Board of Consultants, or independent review assignments (project, owner, role, dates).

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Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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