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Dam & Hydropower Engineering

Engineering services tailored to meet your needs

Installing a new hydroelectric turbine unit as part of a powerhouse reconstruction project at a dam in Minnesota. Photo taken by Josh Petersen President of Engineering Water Resource Specialist.

Experts in Dams & Hydropower

Merjent engineering professionals have a proven track record of delivering dependable dam and hydropower solutions.  Our team provides a broad spectrum of services specifically for the the industry.

Merjent Services

Looking downstream from the crest of a 300 foot tall hydroelectric dam in the Appalachian mountains on the east coast of the United States. Photo taken by Eleanor Bloom geotechnical hydro engineer with Merjent, Inc.

Tailored Solutions

Our team of experts specialize in delivering innovative strategies to enhance the efficiency, safety, and environmental compatibility, of dam and hydropower operations.

Dam Safety

Merjent engineers have extensive experience in dam and public safety regulations for both state and federally regulated facilities. Our team specializes in the practical application of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) laws and engineering standards for hydropower projects.

Cannon Falls Minnesota hydropower dam crest gate project water conveyance structure provides flood control to accommodate extreme water events and to meet FERC regulatory requirements. Taken by Josh Petersen President Engineering Division, Water Resources Engineer, Professional Engineer.
Hydro power dam under construction painter gates. Dam construction and dam safety project. Taken by Eleanor Bloom geotechnical engineer and hydropower sector lead.

Design & Construction Documents

Merjent design and construction engineers address the needs of aging infrastructure head-on with value-based designs built to withstand the evolving demands and environment of the future.  From routine maintenance to capital improvement projects, we prioritize client needs with designs that meet technical standards while also aligning with client’s financial goals and dam safety responsibilities. 

Geotechnical Engineering

Merjent geotechnical engineers are familiar with the complexities faced by dam and earthen water retaining structures.  We apply expertise in soil mechanics and foundation in design to create robust and innovative strategies to meet and exceed client expectations.  Leveraging industry-leading software tools, Merjent can simulate subsurface conditions, complex soil interactions, and hydraulic behavior.

Old water treatment lagoon ponds that have been restored and are now a wetland wildlife area near Madison, Wisconsin. Photo taken by Rebecca Hilllman, Merjent Water Resources Engineer and Fluvial Geomorphologist with Merjent.
Tainter gated spillway at a hydro electric dam on the Wisconsin River in the midwestern United States. Photo taken by Eleanor Bloom geotechnical hydro engineer with Merjent, Inc.

Hydrology & Hydraulics

Merjent hydrology and hydraulics engineers are focused on sustainable management and utilization of water resources.  Our engineers collaborate with Merjent permitting and compliance experts to ensure that client project goals are met.  

Merjent drives progress and excellence in every project that we undertake.