Structural Hydropower Engineer Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Position Overview

The Structural Hydropower Engineer position (Date: Aug 7, 2025) is offered by Black & Veatch Family of Companies. Location: US. Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are at the center of everything we do. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, we empower our professionals to grow, explore new possibilities, and solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Key Responsibilities

• Continually learn and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and Black & Veatch policies.
• Apply technical knowledge to assigned tasks and support continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepare a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables including complex calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Manage data for engineering work, conduct complex research, and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection.
• Adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements while recognizing, defining, and resolving problems within the assigned area.
• Coordinate with internal/external team members and initiate contact with other disciplines to ensure project details are addressed.
• Engage with clients to understand their interests and drivers and support business development activities as needed.
• Share current knowledge of the latest technology and processes and assist with performance management, mentoring, and training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in a US state, or the ability to become licensed within twelve months of hiring.
• Familiarity with ASME BTH.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, or SAP 2000.
• Proficiency with non-structural software packages including Bluebeam, Mathcad, MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits starting from day one.
• A hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
• Flexible work schedules along with paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan, and access to the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program and the benefits of being part of a 100% ESOP-owned company.