Civil/Structural Engineer – Hydropower Projects

About Us:

WRAAB is a proudly women-owned firm offering engineering, consulting, research & development, and IT solutions across a range of commercial and industrial sectors. We believe real progress comes from bold ideas—so we lean into innovation and collaboration to deliver work that not only meets today’s needs but supports a sustainable future.

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WRAAB Engineering & Consulting is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with strong hydropower experience to support a variety of small- and large-scale hydroelectric projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer who can independently evaluate existing hydro facilities, develop civil/structural solutions, and support design and rehabilitation projects from concept through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide civil and structural engineering support for hydroelectric facilities, including both small and large-scale hydropower projects.
• Evaluate existing hydro facilities, structures, equipment foundations, and site conditions using drawings, photographs, field information, and available technical documentation.
• Develop recommendations for rehabilitation, modification, replacement, and modernization of existing hydro facilities.
• Perform structural assessments and engineering calculations for:
• Turbine and generator foundations
• Equipment supports and foundations
• Concrete structures
• Steel structures and framing
• Penstocks and associated supports
• Intake and powerhouse structures
• Platforms, access structures, and miscellaneous steel
• Other hydro-related civil/structural infrastructure
• Develop or review civil and structural designs, calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Support preliminary engineering, feasibility studies, conceptual design, and detailed design.
• Develop rough-order-of-magnitude construction cost estimates for civil/structural improvements and hydro equipment replacement projects.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review existing drawings, reports, inspection findings, and field information and identify deficiencies and recommended improvements.
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, project managers, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide technical input for proposals, scopes of work, and project estimates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in a Western U.S. state; ability to obtain additional Western-state PE licenses as required is highly desirable.
• 7+ years of civil/structural engineering experience, with significant experience supporting hydropower projects.
• Demonstrated experience with both small- and large-scale hydroelectric facilities.
• Experience with existing facility assessment, rehabilitation, modification, or replacement projects.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles for steel and reinforced concrete structures.
• Ability to independently review technical information and develop practical engineering recommendations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with turbine replacement, powerhouse modifications, equipment foundations, penstocks, intake structures, dams, spillways, or other hydro-related infrastructure.
• Experience with hydro facility condition assessments and rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, and applicable hydroelectric industry standards and guidelines.
• Experience developing conceptual or preliminary designs and ROM cost estimates.
• Experience working with utilities, public agencies, or engineering consulting firms.
• Experience with FERC-regulated hydroelectric facilities is a plus.
• Ability to perform occasional site visits and field assessments.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on complex energy infrastructure projects.

Work Arrangement

Location: Western United States / Remote
Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time / Full-Time – depending on project needs
Travel: Occasional travel to hydroelectric facilities may be required.

About WRAAB

WRAAB Engineering & Consulting is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm providing engineering, energy, infrastructure, and technical services to utilities, government agencies, and private-sector clients. Our team supports projects across the power, energy, water/wastewater, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors.

We are looking for an experienced engineer who can bring practical hydropower civil/structural expertise to our growing project portfolio.

To Apply: Please submit your resume highlighting your hydropower experience, PE license(s), project experience, and availability.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $90,163.19 - $250,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Energy audits: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote