Mid-Level Dam & Hydropower Engineer — Water Infrastructure

Jacobs; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO policy

Health insurance

Job summary

Jacobs in the Northwest seeks a Mid-Level Dam and Hydropower Engineer to support dams, hydropower, fish passage and hydraulic steel structures across the Pacific Northwest and California. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with clients, agencies, and communities to balance technical excellence with environmental stewardship.

The role offers growth as Project Engineer or Design Manager, requires a BS in Mechanical or Structural Engineering and familiarity with USACE/USBR/FERC

Qualifications

• Familiarity with USACE/USBR/FERC guidance related to dams and hydropower facilities.
• Experience in structural steel design and stress analysis for hydraulic structures.
• Track record leading complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams on dams, hydropower, and hydraulic structures.
• Provide design management and client engagement for Northwest projects.
• Navigate regulatory permitting with stakeholders and communities.
• Develop conveyance and reservoir storage solutions reflecting local needs.

Skills

Dam & Hydropower

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Hydraulics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Structural Eng

Tools

Structural design software

Job description

Jacobs in the Northwest seeks a Mid-Level Dam and Hydropower Engineer to support dams, hydropower, fish passage and hydraulic steel structures across the Pacific Northwest and California. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with clients, agencies, and communities to balance technical excellence with environmental stewardship.

The role offers growth as Project Engineer or Design Manager, requires a BS in Mechanical or Structural Engineering and familiarity with USACE/USBR/FERC