HDR · 11 hours ago
Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expHDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader, seeking Professional Engineers for their national Hydropower Practice. The Dam Safety Engineer/ Subject Matter Expert will support inspections and engineering assessments of dams, conduct analyses and evaluations, and participate in risk assessments for hydraulic structures.
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Hiring Manager
Michael Bryan
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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