Dam Safety EIT

About the role

HDR is seeking EITs and Professional Engineers for various disciplines and in multiple locations across the country to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Support inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams and water retaining structures.
• Conduct analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations with supporting calculations.
• Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports for various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations, etc.
• Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements that have limited or no specific code-based guidance.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of hydropower, pumped storage and dam safety engineering projects.
• Support risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Some travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Civil/Geotechnical discipline.
• Experience with dams, water conveyances or other constructed project works, and infrastructure associated with hydropower and pumped-storage projects regulated by FERC or other agencies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• An attitude and commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture that is integral to our employee ownership model.
• Able to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
• Experience with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog).
• Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software, as appropriate.
• Experience with dam safety inspections and dam engineering.
• Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting geotechnical instrumentation.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting field and laboratory testing results.
• Experience planning, performing, and documenting subsurface exploration and testing programs.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience specific to the hydropower industry. This could include one or more of the following:
• Experience with the FERC dam safety regulatory process including preparation of DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, and participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections.
• FERC dam safety assessment, analysis, and within two years design experience.
• Hydropower design experience relative to dams, penstocks, intakes, powerhouses, and/or retaining structures in and around hydropower facilities.
• FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate.

Skills

• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule.

Business Class

Hydropower Engineering

Primary Location

United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Other Locations

• United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill

Industry

Power

Job Posting Date

Jul 7, 2026

Company Beliefs

We believe in building on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.