Senior Dam Safety Engineer​/FERC Independent Consultant

HDR is seeking Senior Dam Safety Engineers and/or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Independent Consultants (IC) to join our Hydropower Practice in multiple locations across the United States. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety leader, specializing in FERC Part 12 Dam Safety Program work, Comprehensive Assessments (CA) and Periodic Inspections (PI). Hybrid or flexible work locations are available.

• 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, flood walls, 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.

• 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 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 using finite element software (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SAP
  2000, 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 tasks.
• Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings or other requirements.
• An attitude and commitment to quality, teamwork, innovative problem solving, communication, relationship management, and the employee ownership culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum of 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.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, see

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States-Washington-Bellevue
• Other Locations:
  Locations nationwide (hybrid/flexible work locations available)
• Industry: Power
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Business Class:
  Hydropower