Hydro Engineer

Hydro Engineer

Location: Cadillac MI

Contract: 14 months

Schedule: Field Position

Pay: $30/hour, DOE

Hydro Engineer Qualifications:

Bachelor's Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program; ideally in Civil / Structural Engineering

Engineering experience in Civil or Instrumentation/technology disciplines

Knowledge of Civil/Structural codes preferred

Experience engineering software and/or technology software

Good communication skills (Written/Oral)Hydro Engineer Responsibilities:

Evaluating surveillance and monitoring data and developing presentations with graphs and charts for comparison of historical trends and identification of anomalies.

Leading a small Surveillance and Monitoring Review Committee by presenting the data during quarterly meetings.

Prepare monthly Surveillance and Monitoring Reports

Continuous program improvements

Dam Safety Instrumentation Management:

Initially, the candidate will learn from and work with engineering firms specialized in understanding the instrumentation equipment functionality, troubleshooting instrumentation, data collection, and software functionality. Once the candidate has a solid foundation they will take a lead role in lieu of the contracted engineering firm.

Work with Operations staff on the collection of piezometer readings, weir box readings, Surveyor data collection, and underwater diver findings to track trends and anomalies.

Track and plot graphs and tables to accurately reflect the conditions at each of the dams. This supports the Dam Safety Engineers in effectively assessing the conditions of the various features surrounding the dams and feeding the Surveillance and Monitoring Committee meeting discussions.

Trouble shooting surveillance and monitoring equipment

Working with software and instrumentation vendors to ensure accurate and reliable data collection of the instrumentation

Supporting the Dam Safety Engineers with the overall Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Program (DSSMP) and developing annual Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports (DSSMR's) for all 13 dams as required for annual filings with the FERC.

Work with the Supporting Technical Information Document (STID) Coordinator to map and record changes associated with the surveillance and monitoring work.

A supporting role with additional Dam Safety programs, including the Owners Dam Safety Program, the Emergency Action Plan Program, and various FERC regulatory requirements and communicationAt The Planet Group, we connect Energy experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries-giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first

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