Civil Engineering Lead (Civil Works)
HDR, Irvine, CA, United States
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Primary Responsibilities
HDR is currently in need of a Civil Engineering Lead for Its Dam and Civil Works program supporting S. California. This Civil Lead will fill a strategic role responsible for leading and managing multi-discipline analysis and design of complex structures within HDR's growing dam, levee, and civil works program. A track record in applying multi-discipline coordination including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and hydraulic engineering is a plus. As the Civil Lead, the individual will also provide project management and mentoring to their hand-picked team of supporting civil engineers and designers.
Civil design analysis and technical project execution responsibilities will include project design development including project planning, scheduling, planning studies and evaluations, and preparation of final design analysis. Projects may include various aspects of dam, spillway, outlet works, storm water management systems and other critical structures subject to hydraulic and earthquake forces. Position will support project delivery activities through delivery of high-quality services and technological development. Previous experience or familiarity with State Dam Safety, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers and/or FERC regulated projects and standards is a plus.
Additional Positive Qualifications
- Master of Science or higher in Engineering (Civil or Structural)/or equivalent level of experience
- Willingness to obtain California PE registration (Multiple state/province registrations will be encouraged).
- 15+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering projects involving water management, structural, geotechnical and hydraulic disciplines.
- Experience with civil/structural engineering software and static and dynamic analyses for concrete dams and hydraulic structures including SAP2000, EAGD-SLIDE, Plaxis and LSDYNA.
Keywords: Civil, Engineering, Construction, Design, Flood Protection, Dam, Levee, Structural, Project Manager
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree
- A minimum of 10 years design experience managing various civil/site design projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, MicroStation, InRoads and other civil engineering software as appropriate
- Project Engineering and Project Management experience
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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