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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is building a local dam engineering practice and seeks an entry-level dam engineer to join the team in Ridgeside, TN. In this role you will support both field and office work on projects involving embankment and concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, levees, and related water infrastructure across the Southeast and U.S.

• Support dam safety inspections, field investigations, design, rehabilitation, and construction activities
• Collect, verify, and document field data during dam assessments and subsurface investigations
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with analyses of dam performance, geotechnical conditions, hydrology & hydraulics, and hydraulic structures
• Evaluate field, laboratory, and instrumentation data with guidance from experienced engineers
• Prepare drawings, figures, calculation packages, technical memoranda, and portions of engineering reports
• Assist with plans, specifications, cost opinions, and other construction documents
• Coordinate and support drilling, testing, and field subcontractors
• Perform construction observation and documentation for dam rehabilitation and heavy civil projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the firm and take increasing ownership of routine assignments as experience grows

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Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET‑accredited program
• Strong technical fundamentals and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to document work thoroughly
• Interest in developing both field and analytical engineering skills
• Willingness and ability to travel and perform field work as required
• Valid U.S. driver’s license

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, or professional experience involving dams, geotechnical engineering, water resources, construction, or heavy civil infrastructure
• Coursework or experience in dam engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic structures, or engineering geology
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Familiarity with software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS Pro, HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, GeoStudio, or similar

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Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid employee life & AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Long-term disability and supplemental life options
• 401(k) with profit-sharing
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and bonus program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Wellness program

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Compensation

The salary range for this position is $68,000 to $95,000 per year. Compensation may vary by location and other factors; Confidential Client is committed to competitive and equitable pay.

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Other Requirements & Conditions

• Ability to pass a background check (may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check)
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
• Work includes outdoor field assignments; appropriate PPE and safety training required

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Why This Role

• Join a growing dam engineering practice with meaningful early-career responsibility
• Hands-on mix of field work and engineering analysis
• Work with experienced dam engineers and a national technical network
• Strong benefits and employee ownership opportunities

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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