Power Project Engineer (Hydropower Civil)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Project Engineer (Civil, PE) to lead civil design for hydropower and dam infrastructure, from planning through construction, across Northern California and the West Region.

The role involves delivering studies and design packages, coordinating across disciplines, mentoring early‑career engineers, and expanding into pumped storage and renewables. Requires PE license and a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license required (PE or P.Eng).
• Approximately 7 years of progressive Power-sector project experience preferred.
• Master’s degree is a plus for advanced roles.
• Experience leading civil design, technical reviews, and fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design for hydropower and dam infrastructure from planning through construction.
• Deliver civil/structural studies, analyses, and design packages.
• Coordinate civil interfaces across structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, hydraulic, and environmental disciplines.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, reports, and bid packages.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client coordination.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in civil/structural/water resources

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is seeking a Power Project Engineer (Civil, PE) who will be an integral member of our growing multidisciplinary Power team delivering civil engineering design, analysis, and evaluations for hydropower, dam safety, power delivery, grid reliability, renewable energy, and infrastructure modernization projects throughout Northern California and the West Region.

The civil engineer will perform and coordinate technical studies, design development, engineering evaluations, calculations, specifications, and construction support while collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical, high-quality solutions for Power clients.

As experience and responsibilities grow, the position will take on project management roles, including managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, staffing, risk, and client communication for multidisciplinary assignments.

The role will also mentor early-career engineers through technical guidance, work planning, design reviews, quality oversight, and day‑to‑day coaching while supporting a collaborative and engaged team environment.

In the role of Power Project Engineer (Civil Engineer), we'll count on you to:

• Serve as a key project participant leading civil design for hydropower and dam infrastructure from planning through construction.
• Deliver civil and structural studies, assessments, analyses, calculations, specifications, and design packages.
• Design and evaluate powerhouses, dams, spillways, waterways, penstocks, foundations, and related facilities.
• Lead site visits, inspections, design workshops, and constructability reviews with clients and project teams.
• Coordinate civil interfaces across structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, hydraulic, and environmental disciplines.
• Prepare and review drawings, calculations, reports, specifications, bid packages, and construction deliverables.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client coordination for multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentor early‑career engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and field experience.
• Collaborate with HDR’s national Hydropower and Power network to access expertise and deliver projects nationwide.
• Expand into pumped storage, power generation, power delivery, grid reliability, renewables, and modernization.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in civil, structural, water resources, or a related field.

Approximately 7 years of progressive experience including utilities and Power‑sector projects involving utilities, hydropower, dams, water conveyance, and related infrastructure.

Consulting experience leading civil design, technical reviews, fieldwork, and construction support.

Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and clients.

Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating with regional and national technical teams.

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Required Qualifications

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Other Locations

United States-California-Folsom

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 14, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affimational Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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