Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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.

• 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 and develop technical solutions 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, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternative analyses and other common engineering deliverables.
• Apply 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 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 and lead projects 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.
• Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
• Applicant must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

• 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.
• Typical office and construction environments; exposure to extreme weather, high noise, safety hazards, chemicals, fumes, dust, etc.
• Physical demands include sitting, walking, talking, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, lifting up to 40 pounds.

Engineering – Annual base salary range: $142,086 – $282,475.

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