Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Location:

Denver, CO, US;
San Marcos, CA, US;
San Jose, CA, US;
Las Vegas, NV, US;
Los Angeles, CA, US;
Irvine, CA, US

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with strong technical skills in hydraulics and 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.

• 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 workplans and coordinate with project team members to deliver high‑quality work products.
• Create written technical documents, technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analyses, and other common engineering deliverables.
• Apply familiarity with design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes relevant to the hydropower industry.
• 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; or an engineering degree from the country where the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

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