Hydraulic Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic engineering for EPC heavy civil hydro projects in a demanding on-site environment. The role focuses on design, specifications, and construction oversight of hydraulic structures, conveyance systems, and hydrologic analyses.

The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD in Civil Engineering with hydraulics specialization and 15+ years of relevant experience, including dam-related hydraulics and software proficiency (HEC-RAS, PIPENT,

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Civil Engineering with hydraulics specialization.
• 15 years (MS) / 13 years (PhD) of hydraulic design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic engineering design and oversight for pumped storage hydro projects.
• Provide technical direction on hydraulic modeling, conveyance systems, and transient analysis.
• Coordinate with Corporate H&H and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated designs.
• Develop plans, schedules, and design criteria for hydraulics and hydrology work.
• Review specifications and design manuals to ensure project requirements are met.
• Interface with customers and authorities to obtain design approvals and permits.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Hydropower

HEC-RAS

Open-channel hydraulics

Communication skills

Education

MS in Civil Engineering (Hydraulics)

PhD in Civil Eng (Hydraulics)

Tools

HEC-RAS

PIPENT

SIMSEN

Job description

• Requisition ID: 296929
• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Phoenix, AZ

Project Overview

We are building high performing teams to deliver complex EPC heavy civil projects and are seeking motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects involve hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings.

This is your opportunity to be part of history-making projects.

Job Summary

The Principal Hydraulic Engineer will lead hydraulic engineering support to the engineering, procurement, and construction teams. The majority of the work will be in design, specification, and construction oversight of hydro projects: hydraulic structures (valves, pumps/turbines, draft tubes, inlet/outlet, surge shafts, spillways, energy dissipators), conveyance systems (piping, tunnels, canals), hydraulic transient analysis, dam break flooding analysis, hydrologic analyses, and other hydraulics and hydrology (H&H) tasks as required.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and oversight of hydraulic engineering work related to pumped storage hydro project including hydraulic modeling, design of hydraulic structures, conveyance systems, hydraulic transient analysis, dam break flooding analysis and hydrologic analyses. Coordinate with Corporate Engineering H&H on flood protection and mitigation, erosion and scour protection, stormwater management and drainage design, sediment control design and permitting for permanent and temporary facilities as required.
• Plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria; supervise design work produced by subcontractors.
• Develop plans and schedules and coordinate each phase of hydrology and hydraulics design development for the project.
• Prepare and/or review specifications, design manuals, design criteria, and design standards.
• Perform technical reviews of H&H engineering designs prepared by design subcontractors; coordinate functional reviews with the Corporate Manager of H&H Engineering.
• Perform value engineering, constructability reviews, safety reviews, and O&M reviews.
• Ensure the coordination of H&H engineering work with civil and structural, geotechnical engineering/engineering geology, mechanical, and other disciplines to deliver well-integrated, efficient, and safe designs.

Major Responsibilities (Contd.)

• Provide technical support to the construction department and address queries.
• Deliver H&H engineering design reviews to the project baseline schedule and cost.
• Support the preparation of quantity take-offs and cost estimates for forecasts and change orders.
• Ensure the quality of designs produced by subcontractors meets project requirements.
• Ensure all work by the H&H engineering discipline complies with applicable procedures and project execution requirements.
• Ensure designs conform to Contract Requirements.
• Interface with customer and authorities on H&H engineering design matters to obtain design approvals and construction permits.
• Perform work involving conventional engineering practice with potential for complex features and coordination requirements.
• Support and foster a work environment that emphasizes openness, trust, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Education and Experience Requirements

• MS or PhD in Civil Engineering with specialization in Hydraulic Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15 years (MS) or 13 years (PhD) of relevant experience in hydraulic engineering design and construction.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Professional engineering license from a recognized licensing board.
• Experience in designing hydraulic structures related to hydropower dams, powerhouse hydraulics, hydraulic transient analysis, pipelines and open channel hydraulics, flood level routing, freeboard and margin determination.
• Experience using H&H software including HEC-RAS, PIPENT, SIMSEN or equivalent.
• Understanding of engineering planning, control methods, and cost estimating.
• Understanding of the roles of other departments on projects, including basic construction practices and economics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to remain on-site for extended periods in a construction environment.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, support career advancement, and promote a culture that enables sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams

As a global company, Bechtel values a diverse workforce with varied nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. We are committed to a inclusive environment where every colleague belongs, is respected, and is rewarded for contributions.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may email their request to [e-mail].