Senior Civil Project Engineer, Water Resources & Dams

Webuildidaho; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 138,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in water resources is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Civil with 15-20 years of experience, focused on water resource-related work. The ideal candidate will work with a team of engineers and scientists, conduct field inspections, and prepare technical reports. This role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, PE registration, and a strong background in geotechnical analysis and dam safety engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,000 to $201,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of experience focused on water resource-related work.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines.
• Work with engineers, geologists, and scientists to solve project challenges.
• Support dam safety engineering.
• Conduct field inspections and site characterizations.
• Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Dam safety engineering

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

DIPS

UNWEDGE

SWEDGE

UDEC

Phase2

Rocscience SLIDE

Job description

A leading engineering firm in water resources is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Civil with 15-20 years of experience, focused on water resource-related work. The ideal candidate will work with a team of engineers and scientists, conduct field inspections, and prepare technical reports. This role requires a BS in Civil Engineering, PE registration, and a strong background in geotechnical analysis and dam safety engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,000 to $201,000 based on experience.