Hydraulic Engineer

• Requisition
• Relocation Authorized:
  None
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  Phoenix, AZ

We are building high performing teams to deliver complex EPC heavy civil projects and are seeking motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects involve hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings.

This is your opportunity to be part of history-making projects.

The Principal Hydraulic Engineer will lead hydraulic engineering support to the engineering, procurement, and construction teams. The majority of the work will be in design, specification, and construction oversight of hydro projects: hydraulic structures (valves, pumps/turbines, draft tubes, inlet/outlet, surge shafts, spillways, energy dissipators), conveyance systems (piping, tunnels, canals), hydraulic transient analysis, dam break flooding analysis, hydrologic analyses, and other hydraulics and hydrology (H&H) tasks as required.

• Provide technical direction and oversight of hydraulic engineering work related to pumped storage hydro project including hydraulic modeling, design of hydraulic structures, conveyance systems, hydraulic transient analysis, dam break flooding analysis and hydrologic analyses. Coordinate with Corporate Engineering H&H on flood protection and mitigation, erosion and scour protection, stormwater management and drainage design, sediment control design and permitting for permanent and temporary facilities as required.
• Plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; supervise design work produced by subcontractors.
• Develop plans and schedules and coordinate each phase of hydrology and hydraulics design development for the project.
• Prepare and/or review specifications, design manuals, design criteria, and design standards.
• Perform technical reviews of H&H engineering designs prepared by design subcontractors; coordinate functional reviews with the Corporate Manager of H&H Engineering.
• Perform value engineering, constructability reviews, safety reviews, and O&M reviews.
• Ensure the coordination of H&H engineering work with civil and structural, geotechnical engineering/engineering geology, mechanical, and other disciplines to deliver well-integrated, efficient, and safe designs.

• Provide technical support to the construction department and address queries.
• Deliver H&H engineering design reviews to the project baseline schedule and cost.
• Support the preparation of quantity take-offs and cost estimates for forecasts and change orders.
• Ensure the quality of designs produced by subcontractors meets project requirements.
• Ensure all work by the H&H engineering discipline complies with applicable procedures and project execution requirements.
• Ensure designs conform to Contract Requirements.
• Interface with customer and authorities on H&H engineering design matters to obtain design approvals and construction permits.
• Perform work involving conventional engineering practice with potential for complex features and coordination requirements.
• Support and foster a work environment that emphasizes openness, trust, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

• MS or PhD in Civil Engineering with specialization in Hydraulic Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years (MS) or 13 years (PhD) of relevant experience in hydraulic engineering design and construction.

• Professional engineering license from a recognized licensing board.
• Experience in designing hydraulic structures related to hydropower dams, powerhouse hydraulics, hydraulic transient analysis, pipelines and open channel hydraulics, flood level routing, freeboard and margin determination.
• Experience using H&H software including HEC-RAS, PIPENT, SIMSEN or equivalent.
• Understanding of engineering planning, control methods, and cost estimating.
• Understanding of the roles of other departments on projects, including basic construction practices and economics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to remain on-site for extended periods in a construction environment.

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