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Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert
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Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for Professional Engineers for various disciplines and in multiple locations across the country to join our thriving and growing 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.
Our national Hydropower Practice engineering and regulatory team offers core services such as mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical and site civil engineering expertise in addition to environmental scientists and regulatory specialists. Hydropower generation is recognized as a critical and renewable component of the US energy portfolio, and our team provides engineering consulting services to all types of hydropower owners located across the U.S. and Canada. If you are 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.
Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country.
Primary duties of the Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert include:
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
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering (or related engineering degree).
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in one of the following disciplines: Geotechnical, Geological, Civil/Structural or Hydrology and Hydraulics, or Mechanical engineering or life safety and economic consequence estimation.
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.
Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
An attitude and commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture that is integral to our employee ownership model.
Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
Experience specific to the hydropower industry. This could include one or more of the following:
Experience with the FERC dam safety regulatory process including preparation of DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, and participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections.
FERC dam safety assessment, analysis, and design experience.
Hydropower design experience relative to dams, penstocks, intakes, powerhouses, and/or retaining structures in and around hydropower facilities.
FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years related experience
A minimum 2 years project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license
MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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 - $176,065
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-Florida-Tallahassee
United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
United States-New York-Albany
United States-California-Folsom
United States-Oregon-Portland
United States-Montana-Bozeman
United States-Washington-Seattle
United States-Montana-Billings
United States-Montana-Helena
United States-Washington-Spokane
United States-Virginia-Arlington
United States-Washington-Pasco
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
United States-California-Claremont
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
United States-Colorado-Denver
United States-Oregon-Bend
United States-Missouri-St Louis
United States-Georgia-Savannah
United States-Arizona-Tucson
United States-Arkansas-Little Rock
United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
United States-Washington-Olympia
United States-Washington-Vancouver
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
United States-Maryland-Fulton
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
United States-Kentucky-Louisville
United States-Georgia-Atlanta
United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting
United States-California-Walnut Creek
United States-Tennessee-Memphis
United States-Montana-Kalispell
United States-Virginia-Richmond
United States-Washington-Gig Harbor
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
United States-Florida-Tampa
United States-Florida-West Palm Beach
United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock
United States-Ohio-Columbus
United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga
United States-Kentucky-Lexington
United States-Kansas-Olathe
United States-Georgia-Pooler
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
United States-North Carolina-Wilmington
United States-Tennessee-Nashville
United States-California-San Jose
United States-New Jersey-Newark
United States-Kentucky-Paducah
United States-Florida-Pensacola
United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque
United States-New York-White Plains
United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill
United States-Minnesota-St. Paul
United States-California-San Francisco
United States-South Carolina-Charleston
United States-Virginia-Roanoke
United States-South Carolina-Columbia
United States-Virginia-Vienna
United States-Florida-Orlando
United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
United States-New York-Syracuse
United States-California-San Diego
United States-Virginia-Norfolk
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
United States-California-Riverside
Industry Industry:
Power
Schedule Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass BusinessClass:
Hydropower
Job Posting Job Posting:
Jul 18, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert
role at
HDR .
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR is looking for Professional Engineers for various disciplines and in multiple locations across the country to join our thriving and growing 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.
Our national Hydropower Practice engineering and regulatory team offers core services such as mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical and site civil engineering expertise in addition to environmental scientists and regulatory specialists. Hydropower generation is recognized as a critical and renewable component of the US energy portfolio, and our team provides engineering consulting services to all types of hydropower owners located across the U.S. and Canada. If you are 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.
Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country.
Primary duties of the Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert include:
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
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering (or related engineering degree).
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in one of the following disciplines: Geotechnical, Geological, Civil/Structural or Hydrology and Hydraulics, or Mechanical engineering or life safety and economic consequence estimation.
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.
Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
An attitude and commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture that is integral to our employee ownership model.
Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
Experience specific to the hydropower industry. This could include one or more of the following:
Experience with the FERC dam safety regulatory process including preparation of DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, and participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections.
FERC dam safety assessment, analysis, and design experience.
Hydropower design experience relative to dams, penstocks, intakes, powerhouses, and/or retaining structures in and around hydropower facilities.
FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
7 years related experience
A minimum 2 years project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license
MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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 - $176,065
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-Florida-Tallahassee
United States-Colorado-Fort Collins
United States-New York-Albany
United States-California-Folsom
United States-Oregon-Portland
United States-Montana-Bozeman
United States-Washington-Seattle
United States-Montana-Billings
United States-Montana-Helena
United States-Washington-Spokane
United States-Virginia-Arlington
United States-Washington-Pasco
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
United States-California-Claremont
United States-Massachusetts-Boston
United States-Colorado-Denver
United States-Oregon-Bend
United States-Missouri-St Louis
United States-Georgia-Savannah
United States-Arizona-Tucson
United States-Arkansas-Little Rock
United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
United States-Washington-Olympia
United States-Washington-Vancouver
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee
United States-Maryland-Fulton
United States-Arizona-Phoenix
United States-Kentucky-Louisville
United States-Georgia-Atlanta
United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting
United States-California-Walnut Creek
United States-Tennessee-Memphis
United States-Montana-Kalispell
United States-Virginia-Richmond
United States-Washington-Gig Harbor
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
United States-Florida-Tampa
United States-Florida-West Palm Beach
United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock
United States-Ohio-Columbus
United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga
United States-Kentucky-Lexington
United States-Kansas-Olathe
United States-Georgia-Pooler
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
United States-North Carolina-Wilmington
United States-Tennessee-Nashville
United States-California-San Jose
United States-New Jersey-Newark
United States-Kentucky-Paducah
United States-Florida-Pensacola
United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque
United States-New York-White Plains
United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill
United States-Minnesota-St. Paul
United States-California-San Francisco
United States-South Carolina-Charleston
United States-Virginia-Roanoke
United States-South Carolina-Columbia
United States-Virginia-Vienna
United States-Florida-Orlando
United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis
United States-New York-Syracuse
United States-California-San Diego
United States-Virginia-Norfolk
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
United States-California-Riverside
Industry Industry:
Power
Schedule Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass BusinessClass:
Hydropower
Job Posting Job Posting:
Jul 18, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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