Senior Dam Safety Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDamSafetyExpert Full time US$101,812 - US$176,065
Job Summary:

A Dam Safety Expert is required to contribute to innovative projects that make a difference in the world. This role involves supporting inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams and water retaining structures.

Responsibilities include conducting analyses, evaluations, and designs; developing design options or recommendations with supporting calculations.

  • Support inspections and engineering assessments of existing dams and water retaining structures.
  • Conduct analyses, evaluations, and designs; develop design options or recommendations with supporting calculations.
  • Prepare contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design documentation, and criteria, and cost estimates for various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations, etc.
  • Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique elements with limited or no specific code-based guidance.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of hydropower, pumped storage, and dam safety engineering projects.
  • Work independently as a project engineer and provide oversight, checking, QA/QC, and mentorship of staff as needed or required.
  • Participate in risk assessments for dams and hydraulic structures.

Some travel is required.

Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Geological, or Geotechnical engineering (or related engineering degree).

  • 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 experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of task.
  • An attitude and commitment to quality, teaming, innovative problem-solving, communication, relationship management, and the culture that is integral to our employee ownership model.
  • Ability to travel as needed for inspections, meetings, or other requirements.
  • Experience specific to the hydropower industry, such as experience with the FERC dam safety regulatory process, including preparation of DSSMPs, DSSMRs, STIDs, and participation in Part 12D dam safety inspections.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • FERC dam safety assessment, analysis, and design experience.
  • Hydropower design experience relative to dams, penstocks, intakes, powerhouses, and/or retaining structures in and around hydropower facilities.
  • FERC SQRA facilitation training and experience.
What We Believe:

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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