HDR · 7 hours ago
Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant
Claremont, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $198K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader, seeking Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or FERC approved Independent Consultants to join their Hydropower Practice. The role involves performing inspections and engineering assessments for dams, conducting engineering analyses and designs, and leading the design of hydraulic structures related to hydropower and dam safety projects.
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Hiring Manager
Michael Bryan
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
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