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Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant

folsom, CA

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Job description

Overview

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 Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader, with expertise in FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program, Comprehensive Assessments (CA) and Periodic Inspections (PI). Hybrid or flexible work locations are available across the country.

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.

Qualifications

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, etc.).

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.

Commitment to quality, teamwork, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture integral to our employee ownership model.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

10 years related experience

Minimum 5 years project management experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be a plus)

Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills

Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

EEO and Benefits

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and encourage all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, to apply. We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee ownership, health, performance and success.

Employee networks include groups for Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino, LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women and Young Professionals, with executive sponsors and open participation for all employees.

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