Senior Civil Engineer (Lead Instructor) (Dam Operator Safety Training)

Location: Generally based in Denver, Colorado, and across the Western United States region; the initially identified work site is Denver Federal Center, PO Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007. The work site is subject to change and may involve remote work.

Company

hirify.global is a management and operations consulting firm delivering engineering, environmental, risk management, compliance, IT, human capital, and business process solutions to public and private sector clients.

What you will do

• Provide technical expertise on dam operations, spillways, outlet works, and dam safety.
• Develop and review training materials covering dam fundamentals, inspection techniques, and maintenance best practices.
• Translate dam operations and maintenance principles into practical classroom modules and field-practicum checklists.
• Ensure technical accuracy and alignment with Department of the Interior Safety of Dams standards.
• Lead whiteboard sessions and operator question-and-answer discussions during training modules.
• Review site-specific appendices, contribute to instrumentation overviews, mentor junior staff, and perform technical QA/QC of slides and workbooks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of civil or water-resources engineering experience focused on dams, canals, or reservoirs.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required; master's degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer license required, with the ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience with federal dam owners or operators, consulting, DOI Safety of Dams frameworks, and technical training or facilitation.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology, outlet and spillway operations, inspection documentation, drawing reading, redlining, technical writing, and public speaking.
• U.S. citizenship is required. An active Secret clearance with eligibility for Interim TS/SCI or a full TS/SCI clearance is required at proposal submission and must be maintained.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on federal dam safety oversight and training engagements focused on operational safety and infrastructure resilience.
• Full-time employees may receive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, FSA, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• Security clearance support and opportunities to work with multidisciplinary public-sector consulting teams.
• Visa sponsorship is not available, including H-1B and TN visas.
• Background checks, licensure verification, and drug testing may be required for designated positions.

Hiring process

• Applicants should submit a resume, salary expectations, and the job title and reference code.
• Clearance, citizenship, background, employment, education, and licensure information may be verified.