HDR · 1 day ago
Dam Safety EIT
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHDR is a leading company in the hydropower and dam safety industry, seeking to hire an Engineer in Training (EIT) for their Hydropower Practice. The primary responsibilities include supporting inspections and engineering assessments of dams, conducting analyses, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on hydropower projects.
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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
Support 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
With support from project engineers, 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
Support risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures
Some travel is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate
Computer skills in Microsoft Office
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Civil/Geotechnical discipline
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
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 with Bentley suite of geotechnical data management and visualization software (gINT/OpenGround/LeapFrog)
Experience with GeoStudio/Ensoft slope stability, settlement, seepage, and deep foundation response software, as appropriate
Experience with dam safety inspections and dam engineering
Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting geotechnical instrumentation
Experience reviewing and interpreting field and laboratory testing results
Experience planning, performing, and documenting subsurface exploration and testing programs
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
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 within two years 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
Company
HDR
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