Dam Safety Engineer / Subject Matter Expert

Dam Safety Engineer / Subject Matter Expert

HDR is looking for Professional Engineers for various disciplines and in multiple locations across the country to join our Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader. We are expert FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program practitioners, and we are at the forefront of performing FERC Comprehensive Assessments (CAs) and Periodic Inspections (PIs). Specifically, HDR seeks Subject Matter Experts in Civil, Hydraulics / Hydrology, Structural, Geotechnical, Geological, and Mechanical engineering.

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

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.
• 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, 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.
• Some travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with the FERC dam safety regulatory process including preparation of DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, and participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections.

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Washington : $101,812 - $176,065; California : $117,887 - $199,030; Colorado : $117,887 - $168,410; New Jersey : $132,262 - $205,375; New York : $107,170 - $191,375; Ohio : $107,170 - $153,100; Connecticut : $117,887 - $168,410; Maryland : $112,529 - $160,755; Montana : $101,812 - $145,445; Washington D.C. : $128,604 - $183,720, Minnesota : $112,529.00- $176,065.00

Primary Location : United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations : United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Portland

Industry : Power

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Hydropower

Job Posting : Jul 18, 2024

HDR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of employment equity and invite all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, to apply. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, see .

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