Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer - Dams & Levees

HDR; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks experienced Hydraulic Structures Engineers to work on dams, levees, spillways, and water conveyance projects across multiple California locations. You will lead design efforts, perform analyses and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, PE license, 10+ years of experience and proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, AutoCAD and LPILE; strong problem-solving and mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience related to building design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience in design calculations and layouts
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
• Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis
• Experience at an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Commitment to employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
• Preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports
• Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations
• Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code‑based guidance
• Coordinate structural design with multi‑disciplinary teams
• Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff if required. This role may include leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services including client and strategic project development with Federal and State government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilities
• Review tasks undertaken by others in the group such that each design receives a complete check of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards
• Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures and structures

Skills

Finite element modeling

Structural analysis

CAD tools

Seismic analysis

Professional Engineer license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

LPILE

Job description

HDR seeks experienced Hydraulic Structures Engineers to work on dams, levees, spillways, and water conveyance projects across multiple California locations. You will lead design efforts, perform analyses and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires a Civil or Structural Engineering degree, PE license, 10+ years of experience and proficiency with RAM, ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, AutoCAD and LPILE; strong problem-solving and mentoring