Structural Engineer - Hydro

About the role

HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader. 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required.
• Previous experience with hydropower and dams is a plus.
• Ability to perform field inspections at operating power generation facilities or dams.
• Ability to independently direct the design of projects from proposal to completion.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
• Experience interacting with clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required.
• Previous experience with hydropower and dams is a plus.
• Ability to perform field inspections at operating power generation facilities or dams.
• Ability to independently direct the design of projects from proposal to completion.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
• Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
• Experience interacting with clients.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work locations will be considered.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan

Skills

Skills required for this position include:

• Technical skills in structural engineering.
• Experience with hydropower and dams.
• Ability to perform field inspections.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

As an employee-owner, you'll enjoy:

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Profit-sharing
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page at HDR's careers page. For more information about HDR, visit our website at HDR Inc..