Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Position:
Staff Hydraulic Structures Engineer at Black & Veatch Corporation.

Black & Veatch is a global professional services firm with over 100 years of experience in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction. The company is employee‑owned, focused on sustainable infrastructure and dedicated to solving society’s biggest challenges.

• Lead hydraulic structure projects for hydropower clients in the Northwest, West Coast and Southwest United States.
• Manage and mentor junior staff while building an execution team capable of delivering diverse, multi‑disciplinary design projects.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts across disciplines to deliver high‑quality design products and technical analyses.
• Participate in equipment procurement and construction management processes and support business development activities.

• Communicate and collaborate with client counterparts to develop technical solutions from concept to closeout.
• Translate client direction into efficient work plans and coordinate project team members to deliver high‑quality deliverables.
• Develop written technical documents, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and alternative analyses.
• Apply design guides, standards, and engineering codes relevant to the hydropower industry.
• Leverage 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 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 an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and drug screening.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for Black & Veatch projects in applicable countries.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days.
• Typical office and construction environments with exposure to extreme weather, high noise, safety hazards and chemical substances.
• Physical demands include sitting, walking, standing, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Registered Engineering (REG) compensation: $ – $ per year.

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Competitive base salary, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holiday, sick and dependent leave, wellness programs, company‑matched 401(k), adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employee referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union membership. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or pregnancy status. For our EEO policy, please refer to the company’s EEO statement. Applications are handled in accordance with applicable laws, and status inquiries must be directed through the Employee Relations Department.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.