Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert

HDR · Bethlehem, PA · 3 wk ago

On-siteConsulting$102k–$176k/yrFull-time

About the role

HDR is seeking 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.
Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight, checking, QA/QC and mentorship of staff as needed or if required.
Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
Some travel is required.

Requirements

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 or 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.
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 specific to the hydropower industry.

Skills

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

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Compensation range varies by location.

Schedule

Full-time.

Business Class

Hydropower Engineering.

Primary Location

United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations

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

Industry

Power

Job Posting Date

Jul 18, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.