Engineering Professional I (OSE/ISC #10117393)
Apply NowCompany: State of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM 87121
Description:
$35.15 - $56.24 Hourly
$73,112 - $119,979 Annually
This position is a Pay Band EF
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
This position is located in the Dam Safety Bureau within the Water Resources Allocation Program (WRAP) of the Office of the State Engineer (OSE) in Albuquerque, NM. The bureau is responsible for regulating dams under the jurisdiction of the State of New Mexico.
To learn more about the OSE and the Dam Safety Bureau, please visit our website: https://www.ose.nm.gov/.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to provide engineering support to the Dam Safety Bureau and the Office of the State engineer. The person in this position will perform and review civil engineering technical analyses in geotechnical, structural, and hydrologic and hydraulics engineering areas related to dams and appurtenances. The incumbent may be tasked with preparation and review of various design documents including plans, specifications, design and construction reports, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Inundation Mapping, Emergency Action Plans, Risk Analysis, and other technical work products. The incumbent's work will assist the Dam Safety Bureau in regulating dams in New Mexico to ensure that the dams are designed, constructed, and operated in a manner that is as safe as possible. The incumbent will also help the bureau manage publicly funded capital projects that are assigned to the Office of the State Engineer for administration. Capital project management requires careful analysis and review of documentation to ensure that public funds are applied appropriately.
How does it get done?
The incumbent in this position will work independently as a licensed professional civil engineer to perform the following tasks:
1. Dam Inspections: Inspect existing dams to verify that they are operated and maintained in a safe condition. Under New Mexico regulations dam inspections must be performed by or under the direction of a Licensed Professional Engineer. The condition of the dams and appurtenances must be recorded accurately and evaluated for deficiencies and compliance with the regulations. Knowledge of potential failure modes and risk of failure and consequence assessment must be applied.
2. Engineering Review and Analysis: Review technical documentation and perform engineering investigation and analyses for dams and appurtenances to assess compliance with the OSE Rules and Regulations. Hydrologic, hydraulic, structural and geotechnical analyses may be required to be performed to assess and verify the condition of existing and proposed dams or repairs or modifications. Written comments to documents submitted by dam owners must be prepared to document compliance or deficiencies that need to be addressed to achieve compliance.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Review applications, prepare permit documents and certificates, perform construction inspections, and review post-construction documents to ensure compliance with permit conditions. Review Emergency Action Plans, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and other documents to ensure compliance with the OSE Rules and Regulations.
4. Project Management: Review documentation submitted by capital outlay grantees and make recommendations for action or approval. Manage technical aspects of the projects as well as review of the invoices and reimbursement requests.
5. Various other tasks may be assigned as needed. They may include performing breach analyses and inundation mapping, consequence analyses, risk assessment and prioritization of projects or alternatives, providing technical assistance to dam owners, providing training or technical presentation on relevant analyses, representing the bureau and agency in meetings, and so on.
Who are the customers?
Primary customers are dam owners and engineers working on dams that are under the jurisdiction of the Office of the State Engineer. Others may include the Office of the State Engineer, various local, state, and federal agencies, and public at large.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with course work in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, open channel flow, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, structural analysis, reinforced concrete and steel design. Further education with a graduate degree in geotechnical engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic engineering or structural engineering sub-specialty will be a plus. Experience with the following will be helpful:
1. Experience inspecting and assessing dams and appurtenances, evaluating and interpreting instrumentation data
2. Experience with geotechnical investigation and analyses, watershed and hydraulic modeling, structural analysis and design
3. Review of design reports, analyses, construction plans, and technical specifications prepared by others
4. Regulatory compliance evaluation, preparing permit documents, technical writing
5. Working with the public, dealing with difficult people
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and four (4) years of engineering experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be licensed by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.
Employment Requirements
The candidate must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license in civil/structural engineering from the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors or have the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hiring date. The position is required to drive a state vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Travel will be required to inspect dams with some overnight travel. Field work is required and includes hiking and climbing with exposure to inclement weather. Applicant will be required to interact with the public. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License and Defensive Driving Certificate to drive a State-owned vehicle. Must have an ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple demands related to work requirements.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Sushil Chaudhary (505) 383-4134. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$73,112 - $119,979 Annually
This position is a Pay Band EF
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
This position is located in the Dam Safety Bureau within the Water Resources Allocation Program (WRAP) of the Office of the State Engineer (OSE) in Albuquerque, NM. The bureau is responsible for regulating dams under the jurisdiction of the State of New Mexico.
To learn more about the OSE and the Dam Safety Bureau, please visit our website: https://www.ose.nm.gov/.
Why does the job exist?
The purpose of this position is to provide engineering support to the Dam Safety Bureau and the Office of the State engineer. The person in this position will perform and review civil engineering technical analyses in geotechnical, structural, and hydrologic and hydraulics engineering areas related to dams and appurtenances. The incumbent may be tasked with preparation and review of various design documents including plans, specifications, design and construction reports, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Inundation Mapping, Emergency Action Plans, Risk Analysis, and other technical work products. The incumbent's work will assist the Dam Safety Bureau in regulating dams in New Mexico to ensure that the dams are designed, constructed, and operated in a manner that is as safe as possible. The incumbent will also help the bureau manage publicly funded capital projects that are assigned to the Office of the State Engineer for administration. Capital project management requires careful analysis and review of documentation to ensure that public funds are applied appropriately.
How does it get done?
The incumbent in this position will work independently as a licensed professional civil engineer to perform the following tasks:
1. Dam Inspections: Inspect existing dams to verify that they are operated and maintained in a safe condition. Under New Mexico regulations dam inspections must be performed by or under the direction of a Licensed Professional Engineer. The condition of the dams and appurtenances must be recorded accurately and evaluated for deficiencies and compliance with the regulations. Knowledge of potential failure modes and risk of failure and consequence assessment must be applied.
2. Engineering Review and Analysis: Review technical documentation and perform engineering investigation and analyses for dams and appurtenances to assess compliance with the OSE Rules and Regulations. Hydrologic, hydraulic, structural and geotechnical analyses may be required to be performed to assess and verify the condition of existing and proposed dams or repairs or modifications. Written comments to documents submitted by dam owners must be prepared to document compliance or deficiencies that need to be addressed to achieve compliance.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Review applications, prepare permit documents and certificates, perform construction inspections, and review post-construction documents to ensure compliance with permit conditions. Review Emergency Action Plans, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and other documents to ensure compliance with the OSE Rules and Regulations.
4. Project Management: Review documentation submitted by capital outlay grantees and make recommendations for action or approval. Manage technical aspects of the projects as well as review of the invoices and reimbursement requests.
5. Various other tasks may be assigned as needed. They may include performing breach analyses and inundation mapping, consequence analyses, risk assessment and prioritization of projects or alternatives, providing technical assistance to dam owners, providing training or technical presentation on relevant analyses, representing the bureau and agency in meetings, and so on.
Who are the customers?
Primary customers are dam owners and engineers working on dams that are under the jurisdiction of the Office of the State Engineer. Others may include the Office of the State Engineer, various local, state, and federal agencies, and public at large.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with course work in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, open channel flow, soil mechanics, foundation engineering, structural analysis, reinforced concrete and steel design. Further education with a graduate degree in geotechnical engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic engineering or structural engineering sub-specialty will be a plus. Experience with the following will be helpful:
1. Experience inspecting and assessing dams and appurtenances, evaluating and interpreting instrumentation data
2. Experience with geotechnical investigation and analyses, watershed and hydraulic modeling, structural analysis and design
3. Review of design reports, analyses, construction plans, and technical specifications prepared by others
4. Regulatory compliance evaluation, preparing permit documents, technical writing
5. Working with the public, dealing with difficult people
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and four (4) years of engineering experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be licensed by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.
Employment Requirements
The candidate must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license in civil/structural engineering from the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors or have the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hiring date. The position is required to drive a state vehicle. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Travel will be required to inspect dams with some overnight travel. Field work is required and includes hiking and climbing with exposure to inclement weather. Applicant will be required to interact with the public. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License and Defensive Driving Certificate to drive a State-owned vehicle. Must have an ability to handle tight deadlines and multiple demands related to work requirements.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Sushil Chaudhary (505) 383-4134. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.