Instrumentation Engineer - Dam Safety & Monitoring
- Pay
- $120,000 – $150,000 per year
- Location
- Orange, CA
- Listed
- 20 days ago
About the role
AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer - Dam Safety & Monitoring to support our Water business line in Sacramento, CA or Orange, CA. The successful candidate will work on dam safety projects involving the design, installation, and monitoring of instrumentation systems to ensure structural integrity and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
- Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
- Design and implementation of instrumentation systems, including telemetry networks for dams and levees, including piezometers, inclinometers, and pressure transducers.
- Conduct as needed field inspections, calibrations, and troubleshooting of malfunctioning monitoring equipment.
- Analyze instrumentation data to assess dam performance and identify potential risks to Dam safety.
- Prepare technical reports and documentation for review by clients and regulatory agencies.
- Experience with instrumentation condition assessments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical, structural, hydraulics/hydrology, and environmental engineers.
- Performs work in accordance with the agreed-upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
- Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil, electrical and/or Geotechnical Engineering, and 4+ years of experience in dam safety, instrumentation, or geotechnical monitoring. or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education US Citizenship is required Preferred Qualifications Geotechnical dam design and construction oversight. Experience in the design and installation of ADAS, SCADA and telemetry systems. Strong analytical and communication skills. 8+ years of experience in dam safety, instrumentation, or geotechnical monitoring.
Additional Information
No sponsorship is available for this position Relocation is not available for this position At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.
Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.
Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact.
Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About the Company
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
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