Dams Engineering Manager

Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation

Req

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Relocation eligible:
Yes

Full Time:
Full Time

Project Only Hire:
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Dams Engineering Manager responsible for design, rehabilitation and construction of dam and hydraulic structures in the Northwest, West Coast, and Southwest regions. Leads project execution, mentors junior staff, and delivers multi‑disciplinary dam, hydropower, flood control, and hydraulic structure projects.

• Lead projects involving dams, spillways, intakes, outlets, and other hydropower and hydraulic structure improvements.
• Deliver innovative, high‑quality design products and participate in construction processes for dam and hydropower clients.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical analyses.
• Manage and mentor junior staff and review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Perform site and client visits to advance project delivery.
• Coordinate with personnel in other departments and client personnel to review designs and resolve concerns.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work for a portion of a major project or the total project of moderate scope.
• Engage in training to advance leadership capabilities and build an internal network within 18 months.
• After training, function as an engineering manager supporting project and pursuit teams on Dams, Hydropower, and other Civil Works projects.
• Communicate directly with client counterparts to understand key interests for developing technical solutions and provide 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.
• Familiarize with design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes relevant to the hydropower industry.
• Leverage knowledge of hydraulic, 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.
• Provide support to business development teams for pursuit activities, with the opportunity to lead acquired projects.
• Participate in internal Engineering Management and Local Business Leadership training programs with the intent of pursuing regional business leadership.

• Experience with West Coast dams and hydropower clients.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 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.
• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements such as background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements in applicable countries.

Annual compensation range: $ - $.

Company matched 401(k) plan, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and holiday time, sick leave, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, and other benefits.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.