Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer

Lvi-Associates; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-On Bonus

Health & Wellness insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Location & travel flexibility acrossWA

Professional development support

Descripción de la vacante

LVI Associates in Seattle seeks a Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer to lead the structural design of hydropower, water resources, and environmental projects across Washington and Oregon. You will shape day-to-day focus, mentor junior engineers, and guide complex analyses, seismic and hydrodynamic assessments, and critical rehabilitation of dams and spillways.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of progressive experience, a P.E.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with hydropower, fisheries, or water resources infrastructure.
• Active P.E. license in WA or OR (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (SAP2000, ANSYS) and relevant dam/water infrastructure design guidelines.

Responsabilidades

• Lead structural engineering, assessment, and rehabilitation of hydroelectric assets.
• Design and analyze heavy civil water-retaining structures, spillways, intakes, gates and energy dissipation basins.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance and reviews.
• Direct project workflows and manage key client relationships.

Conocimientos

Hydraulic structural design

Hydropower design

Seismic analysis

Project leadership

Educación

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Herramientas

SAP2000

ANSYS

ACI/AISC codes

Descripción del empleo

Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer (PR/612849) Seattle, Washington

Salary: USD140000 - USD160000 per annum

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer to join our team in the Pacific Northwest. Our firm specializes in the intersection of water resources, clean energy, and environmental solutions. This role offers unique organizational flexibility, allowing you to shape your day‑to‑day focus based on your professional strengths—whether your passion lies in deep technical design, complex environmental fish passages, or project leadership and mentorship.

You will serve as a primary structural design anchor for a diverse portfolio of heavy civil water infrastructure, renewable energy (hydropower), and environmental restoration projects across Washington and Oregon.

Core Responsibilities

• Hydropower & Clean Energy Infrastructure: Lead the structural engineering, assessment, and rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric assets, including powerhouses, penstocks, surge tanks, and concrete dams.
• Hydraulic Structure Design: Design and analyze heavy civil water‑retaining structures, complex spillways, intake structures, gates, and energy dissipation basins.
• Ecological & Fish Passage Engineering: Partner with regulatory and biological teams to design state‑of‑the‑art fishways, upstream/downstream fish passage facilities, custom fish screening structures, and river restoration infrastructure.
• Structural Analysis: Perform complex, multi‑hazard calculations for concrete and steel structures subjected to severe hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, and seismic loading conditions.
• Project Adaptability & Leadership: Direct and execute project workflows according to your selected career path—taking the lead on heavy technical modeling, managing key client relationships, or overseeing multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, code interpretation, and peer design reviews for junior engineers and drafting staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in structural engineering, with a verified track record working on hydropower, fisheries, or water resources infrastructure.
• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Washington or Oregon, or the immediate ability to obtain registration via reciprocity.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of structural engineering software (e.g., SAP2000, ANSYS), building codes (ACI, AISC), and federal/state design guidelines relevant to dams and water infrastructure.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).

Benefits & Compensation

• Sign-On Bonus: Available upon hire for qualified candidates.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• Retirement Security: 401(k) savings plan with an immediate company matching contribution.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, alongside paid annual corporate holidays.
• Location & Travel Flexibility: Flexible hybrid work options to balance remote and in‑office schedules across our Washington and Oregon locations.
• Professional Development: Direct company financial support for continuing education, industry certifications, licensing renewals, and professional organization memberships.