Senior Civil Engineer – Hydropower & Dam Safety

🕒 March 27

🌲 Oregon, Washington – Remote

🌲 Oregon – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $120k - $165k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🗼 Civil Engineer

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ENTRUST Solutions Group

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

⚡ Energy

🤝 B2B

Energy • B2B

ENTRUST Solutions Group is a North American utility engineering and consulting firm specializing in electric and gas infrastructure. The company delivers engineering, program and project management, regulatory compliance, inspection and construction management, automation, and data solutions across transmission, distribution, substations, power generation, renewable energy, and pipeline projects. Serving utilities, co-ops, municipal and government clients across all 50 states and Canada, ENTRUST emphasizes innovation, technical expertise, and community-focused infrastructure modernization with a workforce of over 3,200 professionals and more than two decades of experience.

📋 Description

• 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).

🎯 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.