Senior Dam Safety Engineer / FERC Independent Consultant

Senior Dam Safety Engineer / FERC Independent Consultant

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HDR is 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.

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