Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert

HDR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert to support inspections and conduct engineering analyses of dams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. This role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and may require travel. The company values diversity and fosters a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years professional experience in specified engineering disciplines.
• Experience working with dams and water conveyances.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams.
• Conduct analyses, evaluations, and designs for hydraulic structures.
• Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. 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?

HDR is looking for 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.

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.

Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country. Primary duties of the Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert include:

• 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.
• Preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports for various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures.
• 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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
• Experience specific to the hydropower industry.

Required Qualifications

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

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.