Senior Structural Engineer — Hydropower & Dams

Black & Veatch Corporation

Rancho Cordova (CA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Registered Structural Engineer to support hydraulic structures and hydropower projects in our Structural Services Team. The role involves leading complex analyses, site assessments, and dam safety evaluations, with responsibility for project delivery and mentorship across regional offices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineers on multidisciplinary designs, manage resources, and travel up to 20% as needed while upholding B&V

Qualifications

  • Bachelor or higher in ABET-accredited Structural or Civil Engineering.
  • Professional registration with ability to obtain additional licenses.
  • 11+ years of related structural design experience including steel and reinforced concrete.
  • Pre-employment checks may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Execute complex structural analysis and prepare sketches for Hydropower and Hydraulic Structures.
  • Perform site inspections and develop remediation recommendations.
  • Lead SME activities for dam safety evaluations under FERC Part 12d.
  • Collaborate with process and systems engineers on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Supervise engineers and technicians across US and overseas offices; lead large production teams.

Skills

Structural analysis
Dam safety
Team leadership
Multidisciplinary design
Communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Science (ABET accredited Structural/Civil)
Master of Engineering/Science (ABET accredited)

Tools

RISA 3D
STAAD.Pro
ANSYS
SAP 2000
MS Word
MS Excel
AutoCAD
Revit

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Registered Structural Engineer to support hydraulic structures and hydropower projects in our Structural Services Team. The role involves leading complex analyses, site assessments, and dam safety evaluations, with responsibility for project delivery and mentorship across regional offices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional engineers on multidisciplinary designs, manage resources, and travel up to 20% as needed while upholding B&V

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