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Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Denver, CO, US;
Rancho Cordova, CA, US;
Livermore, CA, US;
Las Vegas, NV, US;
San Jose, CA, US;
Irvine, CA, US;
Los Angeles, CA, US;
Murrieta, CA, US;
San Marcos, CA, US

Black & Veatch Corporation

We are looking for a Civil Engineer with strong technical skills in civil engineering to lead hydraulic structures projects for our hydropower clients in the Northwest, West Coast and Southwest regions. In this position you will manage and mentor junior staff and develop an execution team capable of delivering a diverse variety of multi‑discipline design projects.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead projects involving dams, spillways, intakes and outlets, and other hydropower and hydraulic structure improvements
• Deliver innovative and high‑quality design products, manage equipment procurement, and participate in construction processes for municipal and hydropower clients
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across a wide array of disciplines to deliver PS&E’s, technical analyses, etc.
• Mentor and interact across disciplines with professionals in our hydropower and dams teams.

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors – Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe, from small community improvements to grand‑scale Mega Projects, building a world of difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development.

• Communicate and work directly with client counterparts to understand key interests for developing technical solutions to their infrastructure challenges, providing ideas and strategies to deliver projects from concept to closeout.
• Translate client direction into efficient work plans and coordinate with project team members to deliver high‑quality work products.
• Create written technical documents, technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternative analyses, and other common engineering deliverables.
• Have familiarity with design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes relevant to the hydropower industry.
• Demonstrate the ability to leverage knowledge of general engineering principles including hydraulics, civil/structural design, geotechnical considerations, and mechanical systems to generate unique, engineered solutions.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of calculations and design documents.
• Participate in equipment procurement and construction management processes.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers.
• Provide support to business development teams for pursuit activities with the opportunity to lead projects that you pursue and acquire.

• Experience with West Coast hydropower clients
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Business
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory requirements for dams and hydropower clients
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience in engineering work.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background checks, drug screen, etc.)
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Typical office environment, construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions…