Principal Hydraulics Engineer - Hydropower Projects

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

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,