Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Senior Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type:
Staff

We are looking for a Senior 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.

• 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.
• Have 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 a recognized accredited program in the home country or country of practice.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Must 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

• 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 and typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).
• Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental and vision insurance, disability, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are committed to providing a healthy work‑life balance and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply 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.

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