Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant

HDR; South Carolina; Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading hydropower firm is seeking Senior Dam Safety Engineers to join their Hydropower Practice, with opportunities in various locations across the United States. The role involves performing inspections and engineering assessments, leading design work for hydraulic structures, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with 10 years of related experience. The company offers a hybrid work model and values quality, teamwork, and innovative problem solving.

Formación

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Experience with FERC’s Part 12 Dam Safety Program is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures.
• Conduct engineering analyses and design recommendations.
• Lead design of new and rehabilitation of hydraulic structures.

Conocimientos

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering

Herramientas

ANSYS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Overview

HDR is seeking Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Independent Consultants (IC) to join our Hydropower Practice in multiple locations across the United States. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety leader, specializing in FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program work, Comprehensive Assessments (CA) and Periodic Inspections (PI). Hybrid or flexible work locations are available.

Primary Duties

• Perform inspections of, and engineering assessments for dams and hydraulic structures (or participate in risk assessments for same); as required for FERC CAs/PIs or other purposes.


• 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 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 using finite element software (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP2000, STAAD, RISA, etc.).


• 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 tasks.


• Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.


• An attitude and commitment to quality, teamwork, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the employee ownership culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.


• 10 years related experience.


• A minimum of 5 years project management experience.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license.


• MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus).


• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.


• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, see https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.

Location and Schedule

• Primary Location: United States-Washington-Bellevue


• Other Locations: Locations nationwide (hybrid/flexible work locations available)


• Industry: Power


• Schedule: Full-time


• Employee Status: Regular


• Business Class: Hydropower