Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Black & Veatch Corporation

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Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning.

You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical 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.

• 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, alternatives 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.
• Geotechnical License in CA or ability to obtain.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program in the US or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) License.
• Geotechnical License in CA or ability to obtain.

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