Hydrotechnical Engineer - Hydropower and Dams

Hatch Ltd.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Hydropower and Dams group in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on water resources, flood control and hydropower projects, with responsibilities for reports, drawings, specifications, and client communication.

Candidates typically hold a Civil/Environmental Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience (or a Master’s with 3+ or a PhD with 2+), and be licensed as a Professional Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Eng with 5+ years of experience; or Master's with 3+ years; or PhD with 2+ years.
• Registered Professional Engineer or eligible to become one.
• Experience in Water Resources, Flood Control, Hydropower sectors.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in water resources, flood control and hydropower sectors.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
• Develop proposals and present to clients.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling using HEC and MIKE.
• Perform GIS analyses for concept presentation.

Skills

Water Resources

Hydropower

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Eng

Master's in Civil/Environmental Eng

PhD in Civil/Environmental Eng

Tools

HEC

MIKE

GIS

Job description

Hydrotechnical Engineer - Hydropower and Dams

Date: Sep 19, 2026

Location: Seattle, WA, US

Company: Hatch

Job Category:Energy

Location: Seattle,WA,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Water Resources Engineer to join our Hydropower and Dams group.

The global energy transition is upon us. As we shift to a low carbon world, meeting the growing demand for energy will require revolutionary thinking and a variety of resources. Our Hydropower and Dams team has over 100 years of providing energy solutions to some of the biggest generation projects around the globe.

As an employee-owned firm we have a rich history and problem-solving technical culture developed through our 100-year history. We deliver unprecedented business results for our clients through a commitment to quality, more efficient utilization of capital assets, higher standards for safety and risk management, and continuous performance improvements in all projects and programs.

Interested in pursuing and developing innovative technologies, unlocking constraints, and bringing more value to our clients’ operations? Join our team today!

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Manage projects concentrated in the water resources, flood control and hydropowersectors with opportunities to participate in the infrastructure and mining/industrialsectors.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
• Develop business, writing proposals, and presenting to clients.
• Undertake technical reviews of documents and technical drawings prepared by theteam
• Complete Hydraulic and hydrologic modelling and analysis (using HEC and MIKEtools) as well as using GIS tools for analysis and presentation of concepts

You bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a relatedengineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant professional experience; or
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a relatedengineering discipline with 3+ years of relevant professional experience; or
• PhD in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineeringdiscipline with 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, and licensed to practice as a ProfessionalEngineer
• Demonstrated expertise in the Water Resources, Flood Control, Flood Protectionand/or Hydropower sectors
• Team focused with excellent interpersonal skills and understanding ofmultidisciplinary projects.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel within USA and Internationally on short term assignments asrequired.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.