Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant
About the role
HDR is seeking Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Independent Consultants (IC) in multiple locations across the country to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader, and we are experts in FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program practices.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections of, and engineering assessments for dams and hydraulic structures (or participate in risk assessments for same).
- Conduct engineering analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations for hydropower, pumped-storage and related dam safety projects.
- Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, or foundations for hydropower, pumped-storage and related dam safety projects.
- Apply critical thinking and creativity to address unique engineering challenges or problems.
- Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports.
- 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.
- Some travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering (or related engineering degree).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- 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.
- Familiarity of, and experience with FERC’s Part 12 Dam Safety Program, with emphasis on CAs, PIs and risk assessment.
- Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
- Knowledge and experience with the FERC regulatory process including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs, and SQRAs.
- Approved FERC Independent Consultant or ability to demonstrate same within 1-2 years.
- Completion of training necessary to serve as IC or Facilitator for CAs.
- Familiarity with or experience performing structural analyses of hydraulic structures with use of finite element software (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, STAAD, RISA, other).
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
- Able to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
- An attitude and commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture that is integral to our employee ownership model.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 10 years related experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).
- Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
What We Believe
We believe HDR is our company. Together, we build 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 to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our Employee Network Groups (APAC, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) and our comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success.
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. We provide 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
The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular