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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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2mo ago

Corporate Operations Engineer

WaterBridge Resources Houston, TX

Houston, TX

2mo ago Closed

Full time Civil Engineering Data Analysis Data Processing

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 9, 2026).

Job Description

WaterBridge Resources is hiring a Corporate Operations Engineer in Houston, TX for an onsite full-time role. This position supports hydraulic modeling, system capacity planning, and the engineering standards that guide consistent, compliant delivery across pipeline and water infrastructure operations. The work also includes digital transformation through coding and automation of engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Utilize and develop hydraulics software models to simulate pipeline and system behavior
Run short-term and long-term system capacity modeling and evaluate results
Identify system bottlenecks and develop scope for related optimization projects
Maintain continual hydraulic model stewardship by updating the standard hydraulic model with as-builts and confirming equipment specifications and capacities
Match in-model facilities to in-the-field real equivalents
Perform system modeling, surge analysis, and hydraulic calculations to support both new and existing infrastructure
Collect and analyze field and operational data to build and validate system models
Support development and implementation of corporate engineering standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across projects
Provide technical leadership during estimation and design phases
Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, and design teams to align engineering solutions with functional and operational needs
Assist in implementing new technologies to improve engineering and operational workflows
Contribute to digital transformation through coding and automation of engineering workflows

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
2+ years of relevant experience
Intermediate coding experience in at least one: Python, SQL, VBA, MATLAB, or C++
Introductory experience in steady state hydraulic modeling

Technologies

Python, SQL, VBA, MATLAB, C++
Pipesim
AFT Fathom
Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS)
Synergi Liquid

Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering degree
Proficiency with one or more hydraulic modeling software tools (Pipesim, AFT Fathom, Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS), Synergi Liquid, or equivalent)
Introductory experience in water hammer / surge analysis
Experience in operational data gathering and analysis
Programming and scripting skills in SQL, Python, or VBA

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and technical modeling skills with attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively across project management, field, and design teams
Self-directed approach to identifying and resolving system issues
Comfort applying coding and automation skills to improve engineering workflows

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
Flexible Paid Time Off
And many other benefits not listed here

Working Conditions

Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Houston, TX (onsite)

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2mo ago

Mechatronics Controls Engineer

Columbia Machine Inc Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA

2mo ago Closed

$123k - $152k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering .NET Allen-Bradley

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 30, 2026).

Job Description

Columbia Machine Inc in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Mechatronics Controls Engineer to lead the design, development, programming, integration, testing, and commissioning of automated machinery. This role blends electrical controls, robotics, software, SCADA, and mechanical disciplines throughout the product lifecycle, with hands-on collaboration across engineering teams and direct engagement with customers to optimize performance.

Responsibilities

Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion control, SCADA, and robotic systems.
Configure and commission controls systems, servo drives, VFDs, industrial networks, sensors, and vision systems.
Design machine control logic, safety circuits, and operational sequences.
Develop and maintain automation standards, reusable software modules, and engineering documentation.
Support remote diagnostics, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
Mentor newer engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Design electro‑mechanical subsystems including actuators, conveyors, robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and machine interfaces.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, and service teams to ensure seamless integration of machine systems.
Participate in machine risk assessments and safety reviews.
Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Perform system validation and functional testing during assembly and startup.
Assist in prototype development and R&D activities for new products and enhancements.
Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, software, and systems integration issues.
Analyze machine performance data and implement corrective actions as needed.
Support projects from concept through design, manufacturing, installation, and customer acceptance.
Generate Bills of Material (BOMs), I/O lists, functional specifications, operators’ manuals, and engineering documentation.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project schedules and customer requirements.
Provide technical support to Sales, Manufacturing, Service, and Customer Care teams.
Travel to customer sites for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and training activities.
Work directly with customers to diagnose and resolve equipment performance issues.
Support machine upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, robotics, or machine design.

Technologies

Rockwell, Mitsubishi
FactoryTalk ME, FactoryTalk View SE
Indramat, Yaskawa
EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP
Structured Text, Python, C#
PLC Programming, HMI Development, SCADA Development
Motion Control and Servo Systems, Industrial Robotics
Sensors and Instrumentation, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
Industrial Electrical Design, Machine Safety Standards
Electrical and Mechanical Schematics, Control Panel Design
Machine Vision Systems

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Field Support

Travel to customer sites for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, optimization, and training activities.
Work directly with customers to diagnose and resolve equipment performance issues.
Support machine upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel

Up to 30% travel based on project requirements.
Efforts are made for advance notice, however urgent situations may require short notice travel.
Travel up to 3 weeks in duration prior to returning home.

Schedule

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Willingness to Travel

25% (Required)

Knowledge

PLC Programming (Rockwell and Mitsubishi)
HMI Development (FactoryTalk ME and Mitsubishi)
SCADA Development (FactoryTalk View SE)
Motion Control and Servo Systems (Rockwell and Indramat)
Industrial Robotics (Yaskawa)
EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP
Basic programming/scripting (Structured Text, Python, C#, or equivalent)
Sensors and Instrumentation, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Systems
Industrial Electrical Design, Machine Safety Standards
Electrical and Mechanical Schematics, Control Panel Design
Machine Vision Systems

Success Measures

Delivers projects on schedule and within budget
Produces reliable, maintainable control systems
Supports successful equipment startup and customer acceptance
Reduces machine downtime through effective design and troubleshooting
Contributes to continuous product improvement and innovation

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Hydraulic Systems Engineer Jobs

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Mechatronics Controls Engineer

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