Geotechnical Dam Safety EIT — Field & Analysis

HDR, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preemployment drug test

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Dam Safety EIT to apply engineering principles to dam safety and geotechnical tasks under supervision. The role supports inspections, analyses, and reporting across dam facilities, spillways, and hydropower structures.

The candidate will perform geotechnical analyses, draft design documents, and participate in risk-informed studies, with fieldwork potential and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• MS Office proficiency including Excel and Word.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork at project sites, potentially in remote locations for multi-day durations.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to dam safety and geotechnical assignments under supervision.
• Support dam safety inspections, construction inspections, risk assessments, and instrumentation monitoring.
• Support PFMA, L2RAs, and other risk-informed dam safety studies by reviewing background information and participating in workshops.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and design calculations for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Draft design reports, technical memoranda, inspection documentation, and calculation packages.
• Assist with preparation of contract documents for new dams, spillways, and hydropower structures.
• Support geologic and geotechnical investigation programs and interpret data.
• Prepare Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans and Reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydropower, pumped storage, and dam safety projects.

Skills

Independent work

Fieldwork readiness

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Employee-owned culture commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Geotechnical Dam Safety EIT to apply engineering principles to dam safety and geotechnical tasks under supervision. The role supports inspections, analyses, and reporting across dam facilities, spillways, and hydropower structures.

The candidate will perform geotechnical analyses, draft design documents, and participate in risk-informed studies, with fieldwork potential and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and community impact.