Senior Dam Safety Engineer/ FERC Independent Consultant

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 their thriving and growing Hydropower Practice.

Requirements

• 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, other)
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement