Instrumentation Engineer - Dam Safety & Monitoring

AECO

Orange, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Instrumentation Engineering, Onboarding, Performance Analysis, Piezometer, Procedure Development, Project Design, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Safety Engineering, Safety/Work Safety, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Analysis, Technical Writing, Telemetry, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Orange, CA
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Today

Instrumentation Engineer – Dam Safety & MonitoringFull-timeState/Province: CaliforniaBusiness Group: DCSLegal Entity: AECOM Technical Services IncBusiness Line: WaterWork Location Model: HybridPrimary Location: US - Orange, CA - 999 Town & CountryCompensation: USD 120,000 - USD 155,000 - yearlyAt AECOM, we are seeking a Civil Engineer or Electrical Engineer – Dam Safety & Monitoring to support our Water business line in 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 ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.QualificationsBachelor'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 QualificationsGeotechnical 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.To support our secure recruitment process, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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