Senior Dam Safety Engineer​/FERC Independent Consultant

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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 thriving and growing Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader and a premier FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program practitioner, performing comprehensive assessments and periodic inspections.

The primary duties of the Senior Dam Safety Engineer / FERC Independent Consultant include:

• Perform inspections and engineering assessments of dams and hydraulic structures, supporting FERC CA/PI 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 new or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures (dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, flood walls, water conveyance structures, or foundations).
• Apply critical thinking and creativity to address unique engineering challenges or problems.
• Prepare contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design documentation and cost estimates.
• Work with multi‑disciplinary teams on a variety of projects.
• Work independently as a project engineer and provide oversight, QA/QC and mentorship of staff as needed.
• Some travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with dams, water conveyances or other constructed works associated with hydropower and pumped‑storage projects regulated by FERC or other agencies.
• Familiarity with FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program, emphasis on CAs, PIs and risk assessment.
• Experience working in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of the FERC regulatory process including STIDs, PFMAs, CSIRs and SQRAs.
• Approved FERC Independent Consultant or ability to demonstrate within 1‑2 years.
• Completion of training necessary to serve as IC or Facilitator for CAs.
• Proficiency with finite element software for hydraulic structure analysis (ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP
  2000, STAAD, RISA, etc.).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, AutoCAD and/or Micro Station; strong written and verbal communication.
• 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 integral to our employee‑ownership model.

• 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 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.

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