Staff Registered Engineer - Structural - Hydropower​/Hydraulic Structures

Staff Registered Engineer
- Structural
- Hydropower/Hydraulic Structures

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. 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.

Company:
Black & Veatch Corporation Req  Opportunity Type:
Staff Relocation eligible:
Yes Full time/Part time:
Full-Time Project Only Hire:
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Why Black & Veatch? At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution. We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines. Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

Black & Veatch's Structural Services Team is seeking an experienced, creative, and highly talented Structural Engineer to support Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures design projects. The candidate will function in the capacity of a staff-level engineer.

• Execute complex structural analysis, perform calculations, and prepare sketches and drawings for the design of Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures, including powerhouses, dams, spillways, penstocks, and other complex structural facilities.
• Perform site inspections of existing Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures projects and develop recommendations for remediation of aging infrastructure.
• Support Comprehensive Assessments of existing hydropower projects under the FERC Part 12d dam safety program including performing dam safety evaluations, risk analysis, and structural stability assessments.
• Collaborate with process and systems engineers in the execution of multi-disciplinary design projects, requiring communication and careful planning.
• Supervise Structural Engineers and Structural Technicians (both in the US and in overseas offices) in preparation of structural drawing packages, calculations, and specifications.
• Occasional travel to client sites during project development to collaborate with project stakeholders. Estimated travel is up to 20%.
• Support project administrative tasks, which may include any/all of the following: preparation of design fee estimates, monitoring progress against budget and schedule, management of project changes, and implementation of Black & Veatch Quality Control requirements.
• Provide guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating engineering standards.
• Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects and disciplines.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide guidance and direction to others. Identify training needs for group and implements improvement strategies.

Master of Engineering or Master of Science from an ABET accredited Structural Engineering program. Familiarity with the latest editions of the International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual. Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, ANSYS or SAP 2000. Experience with Army Corps of Engineers projects and…