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1mo ago

Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydropower

Mead & Hunt Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA

1mo ago Closed

$40 - $54/hr Full time Dams Design Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 28, 2026).

Job Description

This role supports Mead & Hunt’s dams, hydropower, and water resources work. As a structural engineer, you will develop engineering calculations and design documentation for hydraulic structures, support assessments of existing assets, and contribute during construction.

Location and Work Details

Sacramento, CA (onsite). The position requires a valid driver’s license and some travel.

Salary

USD 40–54 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare engineering calculations and design documents for hydraulic structures and other structural engineering projects, including dams, spillways, canals, pump stations, and valve houses.
Partner with project team members to develop calculations, reports, specifications, plans, and schedules.
Support condition assessments for existing structures.
Assist with developing probable construction cost estimates.
Visit project sites to collect data and monitor progress.
Support construction administration activities for projects in construction.
Provide client support through communication related to assigned projects.
Attend client meetings when necessary.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil, structural, or architectural engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
At least two (2) years of relevant structural engineering experience.

Relevant Tools and Technologies

Finite element analysis
CAD programs
RISA 3D
SAP2000
AutoCAD

Additional Preferred Background

EIT certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary project team
Knowledge of or experience with the design of hydraulic structures
Strong technical writing skills, including report, specification, and technical memorandum preparation
Knowledge of or experience with California Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, ACI 350, and AISC 360
Experience with structural engineering software programs, including finite element analysis and CAD tools such as RISA 3D, SAP2000, and AutoCAD
Professional Engineer (PE) license (considered an asset, not required)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
401K plan with a generous company match
Life and disability insurance
Employee assistance program

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1mo ago

Mid-Level Dam, Hydropower, and Hydraulic Structures Engineer

Jacobs Corvallis, OR

Corvallis, OR

1mo ago Closed

$85k - $171k/yr Full time Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Dams

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 24, 2026).

Job Description

Join Jacobs’ Northwest team to support delivery of dam, hydropower, fish passage, and hydraulic steel structure projects across the Pacific Northwest and California.

Responsibilities

Partner with subject matter experts on dams, diversion structures, intakes, fish screens, pipelines, canals, pump stations, reservoirs, radial gates, slide gates, stop logs, bulkheads, and embedded steel components.
Lead multidisciplinary teams through complex, high-visibility projects while building and strengthening relationships with key regional clients.
Contribute to stakeholder engagement, partnering with communities, resource agencies, tribal nations, and local organizations to balance technical excellence with environmental stewardship, community priorities, and long-term regional resilience.
Support business development; may serve as Project Engineer, Design Manager, or Client Sales Lead across a variety of programs.
As a Project Engineer, guide teams of engineers, planners, and technical specialists through planning and design while working closely with clients on conveyance and reservoir storage solutions aligned to community and regional needs.
Help clients navigate regulatory and permitting requirements.
Support design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of hydraulic steel features, including radial gates, vertical lift and slide gates, stop logs, bulkheads, hoists, embedded steel components, and associated operating machinery.
Perform structural engineering activities such as structural steel design, stress analysis, load path evaluation, gear train assessments, and rehabilitation planning.
Mentor staff, shape project strategies, and drive technical excellence.
Collaborate with Northwest and California leadership and Jacobs Global Conveyance and Storage and Global Dam Communities of Practice to deliver challenging water projects.

Requirements

Familiarity with applicable U.S. guidance and frameworks including USACE, USBR, FERC, and related industry guidance for dams, hydropower facilities, and hydraulic steel structures.
Experience performing structural steel design and stress analysis for hydraulic steel structures, including gates, stop logs, bulkheads, embedded steel components, lifting systems, and related operating equipment.
Demonstrated ability delivering technical work and/or design management on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Proficient experience in dam, hydropower, and fisheries related engineering as a project manager or discipline lead.
Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
Strong, well-rounded technical design skills across contributing disciplines.
Recognized by clients as a trusted partner with strong working knowledge of hydraulics and reservoir facility design and planning.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as Mechanical or Structural Engineering.

Ideally You’ll Also Have

Strong technical and project background in large water impoundment and diversion design, monitoring, and rehabilitation.
Professional Engineering license in WA, OR, or ID (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Established relationships with regional clients and consulting partners in the Northwest.
Familiarity with FERC licensing and other regulatory requirements.
Experience engaging stakeholders and navigating community, environmental, and regulatory considerations.
Passion for supporting market growth through client engagement and mentoring emerging talent.

Compensation

Annual base salary: USD 85,000 - 171,000
Minimum: $85,000.00
Upper: $171,000.00

Location and Work Setup

Location: Corvallis, OR 97330 (hybrid)
Office setup: Hybrid work model splitting time between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock

Equal Opportunity / Application Notice

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job posted on September 23, 2026
Position open for at least 3 days

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3mo ago

Geotechnical Engineer 2

CDM Smith Denver, CO

Denver, CO

3mo ago Closed

$75k - $124k/yr Full time Civil Engineering Dams Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 14, 2026).

Job Description

CDM Smith seeks a junior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Infrastructure Services Team in Denver, CO (onsite), with an annual salary range of USD 75,213 to 124,134.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, create excavation, dewatering, shallow/deep foundations, dams/reservoirs/levees, geo-environmental projects, etc.
Support engineering designs of basic to moderate complexity to meet client project requirements.
Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
Ensure that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
Perform site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
Update design requirements as necessary.
Perform soil sampling analyses and modeling.
Contribute to the firm's Knowledge Material by developing white papers and technical design documentation for new or special case designs, studies, etc.
Submit technical papers and designs for publishing in technical journals.
Perform other duties as required.
May create or collaborate on a poster or other presentation material for a conference.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
Knowledge of engineering design principles.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or Geologic Engineering or related discipline.
1 year of related experience.
Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel frequency contingent on duties and project demands.
Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amount of Travel Required: 20% - 40%.

Technologies

CADD (computer aided design and drafting) 3D and 4D software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering – Highly Preferred

Additional Details

Amount of Travel Required: 20% - 40%
All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e., H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

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