Structural Engineering Director - Hydropower

Company
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Clean Energy Technology Developer – Hydro & Water Infrastructure

Job Titles
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Director of Structural Engineering, Senior Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer – Hydraulic Structures

Compensation
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Base + Bonus + Equity

Location
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Hybrid - Boston, MA (Strong preference for East Coast candidates)

A private equity-backed developer and technology firm working at the intersection of water infrastructure and distributed energy. With active projects across the U.S., this team focuses on practical, field-ready solutions that improve legacy infrastructure while advancing decarbonization and grid resilience.

We’re seeking a civil/structural engineer to support the deployment and standardization of infrastructure for small‑scale energy systems integrated into existing water assets. This is a hybrid role involving design oversight, site planning, contractor engagement, and cross‑functional coordination.

Ideal candidates bring structural design expertise and familiarity with water‑related or heavy civil infrastructure – especially where concrete, flow, and environmental permitting intersect. You’ll contribute both strategically and tactically to how systems are designed and implemented in the field.

• Develop or oversee civil/structural designs for field installations across water and energy projects
• Interface with engineering consultants, permitting specialists, and construction teams
• Support planning, budgeting, and design validation for multiple deployment sites
• Collaborate on system standardization and replicability across different geographies
• Coordinate structural inputs with internal product and engineering teams
• Help define construction best practices and contractor scopes of work

• 7–12 years of experience in civil or structural engineering roles, preferably in water, infrastructure, or distributed energy
• Experience designing or managing the deployment of hydraulic or water‑adjacent structures (e.g., spillways, pump stations, intakes, stormwater, canals, small dams)
• Proficient in tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and HEC‑RAS; experience with site‑specific permitting a plus
• PE license strongly preferred
• Track record of managing vendors, contractors, or fabricators in a field deployment context
• Able to adapt between technical design review and hands‑on implementation problem‑solving

• Familiarity with retrofit or upgrade projects involving existing infrastructure
• Understanding of permitting pathways for water‑related civil works (local/state/federal)
• Experience supporting infrastructure components in early‑stage or agile environments

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing company delivering real‑world impact at the intersection of infrastructure and clean energy. You’ll bring proven engineering knowledge to a team that values execution, innovation, and long‑term reliability in the field.