Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer

Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer role with LVI Associates supporting heavy civil water infrastructure and renewable energy projects across Washington and Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering, assessment, and rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric assets, including powerhouses, penstocks, surge tanks, and concrete dams
• Design and analyze heavy civil water-retaining structures such as complex spillways, intake structures, gates, and energy dissipation basins
• Collaborate with regulatory and biological teams to develop fishways and fish passage solutions, including upstream/downstream facilities, custom fish screening structures, and river restoration infrastructure
• Execute complex, multi-hazard calculations for concrete and steel structures under hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and seismic loading
• Run project workflows aligned to your selected career path, including leading technical modeling, managing key client relationships, or overseeing multidisciplinary project delivery
• Provide technical direction, interpret codes and standards, and conduct peer design reviews for junior engineers and drafting staff

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with demonstrated work on hydropower, fisheries, or water resources infrastructure
• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Washington or Oregon, or ability to obtain registration via reciprocity
• Strong proficiency with structural engineering tools and standards, including SAP2000 and ANSYS, plus building codes ACI and AISC
• Working knowledge of relevant federal/state design guidelines for dams and water infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)

Technologies

• SAP2000
• ANSYS
• ACI
• AISC

Location and Work Model

• Seattle, WA (hybrid)
• Projects across Washington and Oregon

Compensation

• USD 140,000 - 160,000 per year

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: available upon hire for qualified candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
• 401(k) savings plan with an immediate company matching contribution
• Generous PTO and paid annual corporate holidays
• Flexible hybrid work options across Washington and Oregon locations
• Direct company financial support for continuing education, industry certifications, licensing renewals, and professional organization memberships

Position Overview

• Serve as a primary structural design anchor for a portfolio spanning heavy civil water infrastructure, hydropower, and environmental restoration projects
• Lead structural design efforts for major assets and river restoration-related structures throughout the Pacific Northwest