Job Description
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 Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Independent Consultants (IC) 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 (CA) and Periodic Inspections (PI).
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’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.
Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country.
The primary duties of the Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant
include:
• 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 of, and experience 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, SAP2000, STAAD, RISA, other).
• 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 task.
• 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 that is integral to our employee ownership model.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 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
• 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: $114,713 - $198,375; California: $132,825 - $224,250; Colorado : $132,825 - $189,750; New York: $120,750 - $215,625; Ohio: $120,750 - $172,500; Connecticut: $132,825 - $189,750; Maryland: $126,788 - $181,125; Montana: $114,713 - $163,875; New Jersey: $149,247 - $231,750; Washington D.C.: $144,900 - $207,000 ; Minnesota: $126,788.00- $198,375.00
Primary Location:
United States-Washington-Bellevue
Other Locations:
United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-New York-Albany, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-New York-New York, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Hydropower Engineering
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 (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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 Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Independent Consultants (IC) 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 (CA) and Periodic Inspections (PI).
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’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.
Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country.
The primary duties of the Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant
include:
• 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 of, and experience 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, SAP2000, STAAD, RISA, other).
• 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 task.
• 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 that is integral to our employee ownership model.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum 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
• 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: $114,713 - $198,375; California: $132,825 - $224,250; Colorado : $132,825 - $189,750; New York: $120,750 - $215,625; Ohio: $120,750 - $172,500; Connecticut: $132,825 - $189,750; Maryland: $126,788 - $181,125; Montana: $114,713 - $163,875; New Jersey: $149,247 - $231,750; Washington D.C.: $144,900 - $207,000 ; Minnesota: $126,788.00- $198,375.00
Primary Location:
United States-Washington-Bellevue
Other Locations:
United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-New York-Albany, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-New York-New York, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Hydropower Engineering
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 (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Los Angeles offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
