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DAM SAFETY ENGINEER (Engineering Division)

State of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ · Posted October 5, 2026

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About the job

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect, conserve, and enhance Arizona's Water supplies by confronting water management challenges in a bold, thoughtful, and innovative manner. Do you want to join our team? ADWR is seeking a Dam Safety Engineer to join the Engineering Division.

Dam Safety Engineer

Engineering Section

WWW.AZWATER.GOV

Posting Details:

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000

Grade: 26

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Department has jurisdiction over approximately 250 dams in the State of Arizona. The Department is seeking an engineer to provide engineering support associated with dam safety projects. The selected candidate will act as a member of a group of registered professional engineers and non-registered professionals that provides regulatory oversight for jurisdictional dams in the State .

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required .

Job Duties:

The candidate will undertake independent analyses of the various aspects of dam safety requiring special knowledge and engineering practices and procedures related to dams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following as related to dam safety/engineering:

Geotechnical engineering analyses and soil mechanics.

Civil engineering and design

Hydrology & Hydraulics

Structural engineering and design

Construction oversight

GIS Platforms

Skill in:

Software one or more suites such as Geostudio, SoilVision, Flo2D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 2D

MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong technical writing and verbal communication is critical for this position

Ability to:

Work independently but also enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team,

Organize time, workload, and priorities.

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently is desirable

Analyze and interpret a wide variety of engineering data related to dams

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, governmental officials, consultants and the general public.

Selective Preference(s):

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Prefer M.S. or Ph.D in Civil/Geotechnical, Water Resources, Geological, or Structural Engineering as related to dam engineering/safety

5+ years of professional engineering experience, including design, construction, and observation of earthworks

Dam Safety Inspections

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or closely related field of engineering in the State of Arizona; OR eligibility for reciprocity in the State of Arizona within six (6) months of start of employment with the Department is required.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

10 paid holidays per year

Deferred compensation plan

Credit union membership

Wellness plans

LinkedIn Learning membership

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. The Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.