Dam Safety Engineer - Hydropower & Hydraulic Design (Hybrid)

Black & Veatch Corporation

Rancho Cordova (CA)

On-site

USD 91,000 - 152,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership
Hybrid work after onboarding
Best-in-class health benefits
Competitive retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Dam Safety Engineer in Rancho Cordova, CA to lead hydraulic structures projects for hydropower clients on the West Coast. You will deliver high-quality designs, mentor teammates, and collaborate with specialists across disciplines to produce inspections, plans and specifications.

The role emphasizes ownership, safety, and delivering solutions from concept to closeout, with hybrid work options after onboarding and a strong track record in civil and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
  • Experience in civil/hydropower projects is preferred.
  • Registration as a professional engineer (PE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Communicating with client counterparts to understand interests and develop technical solutions.
  • Translating client direction into workplans and coordinating with project team members.
  • Preparing calculations, design documents, drawings, and cost estimates.
  • Mentoring across disciplines within hydropower and dam teams.
  • Participating in equipment procurement and construction management processes.

Skills

Hydraulics
Civil/Structural design
Geotechnical considerations
Mechanical systems
Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Dam Safety Engineer in Rancho Cordova, CA to lead hydraulic structures projects for hydropower clients on the West Coast. You will deliver high-quality designs, mentor teammates, and collaborate with specialists across disciplines to produce inspections, plans and specifications.

The role emphasizes ownership, safety, and delivering solutions from concept to closeout, with hybrid work options after onboarding and a strong track record in civil and

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