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Black & Veatch

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Black & Veatch, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Position Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Company Black & Veatch Corporation

About the Role Black & Veatch, an employee‑owned company with over 100 years of innovation, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead hydraulic structure projects for hydropower clients across the Northwest, West Coast and Southwest regions. The role involves managing and mentoring junior staff, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high‑quality design products.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects involving dams, spillways, intakes and outlets, and other hydropower and hydraulic structure improvements.

Deliver innovative and high‑quality design products, manage equipment procurement, and participate in construction processes for municipal and hydropower clients.

Collaborate with subject matter experts across a wide array of disciplines to deliver PS&E’s, technical analyses, etc.

Mentor and interact across disciplines within the hydropower and dams teams.

Communicate and work directly with client counterparts to develop technical solutions, translating client direction into efficient work plans.

Translate client direction into efficient workplans and coordinate with project team members to deliver high‑quality work products.

Create written technical documents, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, alternatives analyses, and other engineering deliverables.

Prepare and oversee calculation and design documents.

Participate in equipment procurement and construction management processes.

Manage and mentor junior engineers.

Provide support to business development teams for pursuit activities and lead projects that you pursue and acquire.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with West Coast hydropower clients.

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Business.

Geotechnical license in CA or ability to obtain.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.

Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.

Must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., background check, drug screen).

Certifications

Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Geotechnical license in CA or ability to obtain.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion.

Typical office and construction environments; exposure to extreme weather, high noise, electrical hazards, chemicals, and atmospheric conditions.

Required movements include sitting, walking, talking, reading, writing, driving, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Salary Plan ENG: Engineering

Job Grade 017

Benefits Competitive compensation, 401(k) match, health care benefits, paid vacation and holiday time, sick leave, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, 401(k) plan, performance‑based bonus, and employee ownership through stock ownership.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We are a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. We value diverse voices and perspectives and comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO policy statement, please click here.

Recruiting Information Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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