Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer
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Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Senior Hydraulics Structures Consultant, we'll count on you to:
- Conduct or supervise structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
- Lead, assist with, or provide oversight for dam and levee safety, risk-informed decision-making.
- Lead, assist with, or provide oversight for preparing contract documents, including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates.
- Lead, assist with, or provide oversight for the design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations, and concrete structures.
- Prepare inspection and design documentation, including critical reports
- Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code-based guidance
- Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
- Work independently and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff.
- Review tasks undertaken by others in the group such that each design receives a complete check of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards
- Perform other duties as needed
- Note that the position is part time, estimated 20+ hours per week
- MSCE
- SE preferred
- Field experience related to hydraulic structure construction, inspection, or related instrumentation
- Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Mathcad, SAP2000, or similar analytical software, advanced finite element software (LS-DYNA,ANSYS,Abaqus)
- Demonstrated knowledge of structural, seismic, risk assessment, risk-informed decision-making involved in dam safety design, inspection, remediation, and construction
- Demonstrable experience with structural design projects, including analysis, reporting, and drawing production.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
- A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods
- Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
- Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
- Experience in FEMA studies a plus
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
