Senior Dam Safety Engineer​/FERC Independent Consultant

HDR is looking for Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or FERC approved Independent Consultants (IC) in multiple locations across the country to join our Hydropower Practice.

Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country.

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).

Our national Hydropower Practice engineering and regulatory team offers core services including mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical and site civil engineering, in addition to environmental scientists and regulatory specialists. Hydropower generation is a critical renewable component of the US energy portfolio, and our team provides engineering consulting services to hydropower owners across the U.S. and Canada. If you’re looking for a vibrant work environment with career growth opportunities and the chance to work on innovative hydropower, pumped-storage and dam safety projects, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

• 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, flood walls, 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, QA/QC and mentorship of staff as needed or if required.
• Some travel is required.

• 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 with use of finite element software (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP
  2000, STAAD, RISA, or other).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or Micro Station. 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, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture integral to our employee ownership model.

• 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 a plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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