Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

About the role

HDR is looking for Professional Engineers for various disciplines and in multiple locations across the country to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice. We are a hydropower and dam safety industry leader, expert FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program practitioners, and at the forefront of performing FERC Comprehensive Assessments (CAs) and Periodic Inspections (PIs). Specifically, we seek Subject Matter Experts in Civil, Hydraulics/Hydrology, Structural, Geotechnical, Geological, and Mechanical engineering.

Our national Hydropower Practice engineering and regulatory team offers core services such as mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical, and site civil engineering expertise, in addition to environmental scientists and regulatory specialists. Hydropower generation is recognized as a critical and renewable component of the US energy portfolio, and our team provides engineering consulting services to all types of hydropower owners located across the U.S. and Canada.

Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country.

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 for 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 with limited or no specific code-based guidance.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of hydropower, pumped storage, and dam safety engineering projects.
• Work independently as a project engineer and provide oversight, checking, QA/QC, and mentorship of staff as needed.
• Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Travel as required for inspections, meetings, or other project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years of related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience is a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering (or related engineering degree).
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in one of the following disciplines: Geotechnical, Geological, Civil/Structural, Hydrology and Hydraulics, or Mechanical engineering, or life safety and economic consequence estimation.
• 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.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word; AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• Commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture integral to our employee ownership model.
• Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings, or other requirements.
• Experience specific to the hydropower industry, including:
  • 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 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability, life insurance.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location:

• Washington: $101,812 - $176,065
• California: $117,887 - $199,030
• Colorado: $117,887 - $168,410
• New Jersey: $132,262 - $205,375
• New York: $107,170 - $191,375
• Ohio: $107,170 - $153,100
• Connecticut: $117,887 - $168,410
• Maryland: $112,529 - $160,755
• Montana: $101,812 - $145,445
• Washington D.C.: $128,604 - $183,720
• Minnesota: $112,529 - $176,065

Schedule

Full-time.

Locations

Available in multiple locations across the United States, including but not limited to:

• Washington: Bellevue, Seattle, Spokane, Pasco, Olympia, Vancouver, Gig Harbor
• North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, Winston-Salem
• Minnesota: Saint Louis Park, Minneapolis, St. Paul
• Pennsylvania: Bethlehem, Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, Plymouth Meeting
• Oregon: Salem, Portland, Bend
• Maryland: Baltimore, Fulton
• Montana: Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, Helena, Kalispell, Butte
• District of Columbia: Washington DC
• California: Irvine, Folsom, Claremont, Walnut Creek, Sacramento, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside
• Wisconsin: Madison, Milwaukee
• Florida: Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Pensacola, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami
• Colorado: Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs
• New York: Albany, White Plains, New York, Syracuse
• Virginia: Arlington, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Roanoke, Glen Allen, Norfolk, Vienna
• Massachusetts: Boston
• Missouri: St Louis, Kansas City
• Georgia: Savannah, Atlanta, Pooler
• Arizona: Tucson, Phoenix
• Arkansas: Little Rock, North Little Rock
• Tennessee: Memphis, Chattanooga, Nashville
• Kentucky: Louisville, Lexington, Paducah
• Kansas: Olathe
• New Mexico: Albuquerque
• South Carolina: Rock Hill, Charleston, Columbia
• New Jersey: Newark, Pennington, Woodcliff Lake
• Connecticut: Rocky Hill
• Michigan: Ann Arbor, Detroit
• Maine: Portland
• Idaho: Coeur d'Alene, Boise
• New Hampshire: Manchester
• West Virginia: Charleston