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EN Engineering is now ENTRUST Solutions Group
Senior Civil Engineer – Hydropower & Dam Safety
Location
Oregon + 1 moreAll locations: Oregon | Washington
Posted
110 days ago
Salary
$120K - $165K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Civil Engineer – Hydropower & Dam Safety
ENTRUST Solutions Group
• Serve as a key player for FERC Part 12D inspections and Comprehensive Assessments. • Conduct dam safety evaluations in accordance with guidelines from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or State Agencies. • Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, including spillway capacity and PMF evaluations. • Conduct structural and geotechnical analyses of dam structures, hydraulic gates, embankment, concrete, and appurtenant structures. • Identify potential failure modes and participate in risk-informed decision-making processes. • Develop recommendations for dam rehabilitation, stability improvements, seepage mitigation, and spillway upgrades. • Lead design of new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, dams, spillways, gates, retaining walls, water conveyance structures, foundations. • Lead technical development, licensing, and compliance efforts for hydroelectric projects with FERC and/or State Agencies. • Coordinate with regulatory agencies, owners, and multidisciplinary teams. • Prepare detailed technical reports, inspection documentation, and regulatory filings. • Provide construction support services including submittal review, site inspections, and quality assurance. • Attend client meetings (both virtually and in-person).
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited university (with emphasis in structural, geotechnical, or water resources engineering).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multiple state registrations preferred.
- Minimum 8–15 years of experience in hydropower and dam engineering.
- Demonstrated experience supporting an IC under FERC Part 12D.
- Strong knowledge of FERC Dam Safety Guidelines and risk-informed decision-making processes.
- Concrete and steel design experience.
- Experience with H&H modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), slope stability software, and structural analysis tools.
- Experience with embankment dams, concrete gravity dams, spillways, outlet works, and hydroelectric facilities.
- Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.
Benefits
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans.
- HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
- Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
- May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
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