Geotechnical Dam Safety EIT

HDR • Fort Mill, SC

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About The Position

HDR is seeking a Geotechnical Dam Safety EIT to support dam safety and geotechnical engineering assignments under the supervision of senior engineers and technical staff. The role contributes to inspections, engineering and risk assessments, instrumentation monitoring, analyses, design calculations, technical documentation, and regulatory work for dams, spillways, hydropower facilities, and associated water-retaining structures. The position also supports geologic and geotechnical investigations and collaborates with multidisciplinary project teams on hydropower, pumped storage, and dam safety projects. Fieldwork may take place at project sites, including remote locations, and may involve multi-day durations. The position is subject to a preemployment drug test.

HDR describes itself as an employee-owned company committed to an inclusive, collaborative culture in which employees are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their perspectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related engineering field; the posting also lists a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. A separate qualifications section also lists experience with MS Office, GIS, and CADD, as appropriate.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness and ability to perform fieldwork at project sites, potentially in remote locations and for multi-day durations, and to attend in-person meetings as project needs require.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to quality, teamwork, innovative problem-solving, effective communication, and active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or professional experience in geotechnical engineering, dam engineering, hydropower, heavy civil construction, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Bentley geotechnical data management and visualization software, including gINT, OpenGround, or Leapfrog.
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software, such as GeoStudio or Ensoft, for seepage, slope stability, stress analysis, settlement, or foundation design.
• Experience with dam safety inspections or dam engineering.
• Experience planning, performing, and documenting subsurface exploration and testing programs.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting field and laboratory testing results.
• Experience reading, reviewing, and interpreting geotechnical instrumentation data.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and practical problem-solving skills to dam safety and geotechnical engineering assignments under the supervision of senior engineers and technical staff.
• Support dam safety and construction inspections, engineering assessments, risk assessments, and instrumentation monitoring for existing dams, spillways, and associated water-retaining structures.
• Support Potential Failure Mode Analyses (PFMAs), FERC Level 2 Risk Analyses (L2RAs), and other risk-informed dam safety studies by reviewing background information, performing inspections, and participating in risk workshops.
• Perform geotechnical analyses and design calculations for dams and hydraulic structures, including geotechnical parameter development; seepage and slope stability analyses; rigid-body sliding and overturning stability evaluations; settlement and bearing capacity analyses; seismic and liquefaction evaluations; filter and drainage design; and internal erosion evaluations.
• Draft design reports, technical memoranda, inspection documentation, and calculation packages.
• Assist in preparing contract documents, including construction drawings, technical specifications, and related design documents for new dams, spillways, and hydropower structures and rehabilitation of existing facilities.
• Support geologic and geotechnical investigation programs, including reviewing and interpreting field and laboratory testing data.
• Support FERC dam safety regulatory assignments, including preparation of Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans (DSSMPs), Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports (DSSMRs), and Supporting Technical Information Documents (STIDs).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydropower, pumped storage, and dam safety engineering projects.
• Perform fieldwork at project sites, potentially in remote locations and for multi-day durations, and attend in-person meetings as project needs require.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level