Senior Hydropower Engineering Lead

LVI Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Lead Hydropower Engineer to support the growth of its hydropower practice and provide technical leadership on projects across North America. The role involves planning, design, and delivery of hydroelectric and water resource infrastructure, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing clients, and supporting business development.

The candidate will possess a PE license, 15+ years of hydropower experience, and a track record of managing large-scale projects from planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• PE license required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in hydropower engineering, project management, client management, and business development.
• Experience with analysis, design, rehabilitation, and construction of hydroelectric facilities including dams, spillways, gates and water control structures, penstocks, powerhouse structures, turbine-generator equipment, and balance of plant systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable engineering codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of structural, hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
• Familiarity with project permitting, licensing, and regulatory processes.
• Construction-phase support experience with owners, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of hydroelectric and water resource infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership on projects across North America.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate project schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Support business development including proposals and account management.
• Mentor and supervise staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Mentorship

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

PE license

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Lead Hydropower Engineer to support the growth of its hydropower practice and provide technical leadership on projects across North America. The role involves planning, design, and delivery of hydroelectric and water resource infrastructure, leading multidisciplinary teams, managing clients, and supporting business development.

The candidate will possess a PE license, 15+ years of hydropower experience, and a track record of managing large-scale projects from planning