Senior Structural Engineer - Hydropower & Dam Structures

Black & Veatch

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Bonus program

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to support Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures design projects. You will function as a senior engineer leading complex analyses, drawings, and assessments.

This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, supervising engineers and technicians, and occasional client-site visits up to 20% travel. Hybrid schedule and ESOP ownership are part of the opportunity.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited Structural or Civil Engineering program.
Professional registration in at least one state with the ability to obtain additional licenses.
Minimum 11 years of related structural design experience including steel structures and reinforced concrete.
Experience with hydropower projects and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is beneficial.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring for cross-regional teams.

Responsibilities

Execute complex structural analysis and prepare drawings for Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures.
Perform site inspections and develop remediation recommendations for aging infrastructure.
Lead and supervise engineers and technicians; manage large production teams.
Travel to client sites up to 20% to support project development and collaboration.
Ensure QA/QC and alignment with BV standards, budgets, and schedules; provide technical guidance.