Expert Dam Safety Professional

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDamSafetyEngineer Full time US$132,825 - US$224,250
Senior Dam Safety Engineer/FERC Independent Consultant

Job Title:

Senior Dam Safety Engineer/Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Independent Consultant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Dam Safety Engineer and/or FERC-approved Independent Consultant to join our Hydropower Practice. The ideal candidate will have expertise in dam safety, hydropower generation, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform inspections of dams and hydraulic structures and conduct engineering assessments for same.
  • Conduct engineering analyses, evaluations, and designs for hydropower and pumped-storage projects.
  • Lead the design of new and rehabilitation of existing hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, or foundations for hydropower and pumped-storage projects.
  • Apply critical thinking and creativity to address unique engineering challenges.
  • Prepare contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design documentation, and cost estimates.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams on various hydropower and pumped-storage projects.
  • Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight, checking, QA/QC, and mentorship of staff as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 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 and emphasis on Comprehensive Assessments (CA), Periodic Inspections (PI), and risk assessment.
  • Experience working in a multi-discipline environment.
  • Knowledge and experience with 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 structural analyses of hydraulic structures using finite element software.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • MS Office and MS Project experience.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package 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.

Compensation Range:

$114,713 - $198,375

Primary Location:

United States-Washington-Bellevue

Other Locations:

Multiple locations across the country

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Class:

Hydropower

Job Posting:

Jul 18, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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