Dam Safety Engineer/Subject Matter Expert

1 week ago


Bellevue, Washington, United States HDR Full time
About HDR

At HDR, we're passionate about creating a workplace that's inclusive, diverse, and empowering. We believe that every employee brings their unique perspective and experiences to the table, and we're committed to fostering a culture that values and respects each individual.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Dam Safety Engineer/Subject Matter Expert to join our Hydropower Practice. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for supporting inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams and water retaining structures. You'll conduct analyses, evaluations, and designs, and develop design options or recommendations with supporting calculations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams and water retaining structures.
  • Conduct analyses, evaluations, and designs, and develop design options or recommendations with supporting calculations.
  • Prepare contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design documentation, and cost estimates.
  • Perform engineering assignments that require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements with limited or no specific code-based guidance.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams on hydropower, pumped storage, and dam safety engineering projects.
  • Work independently as a project engineer and provide oversight, checking, QA/QC, and mentorship as needed.
  • Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience specific to the hydropower industry, including experience with the FERC dam safety regulatory process, FERC dam safety assessment, analysis, and design, hydropower design experience, and FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience.
What We Offer

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. This includes 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, and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. We're committed to providing a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects the value we place on our employees.



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