Mid-Level Dam, Hydropower, and Hydraulic Structures Engineer
JacobsMid-Level Dam, Hydropower, and Hydraulic Structures Engineer
JacobsLocation
Corvallis, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/24/2026
Compensation
$85,000 - $171,000 per year
Job description
Jacobs is seeking a Mid-Level Dam and Hydropower Engineer to join their Northwest team, focusing on the delivery of dams, hydropower, fish passage, and hydraulic steel structure projects. The role involves collaborating with experts and leading multidisciplinary teams on high visibility projects across the Pacific Northwest and California. This position emphasizes stakeholder engagement to balance technical excellence with community and environmental priorities. The engineer will also support business development efforts and may take on roles such as Project Engineer or Design Manager.
Requirements
- Familiarity with applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), FERC, and industry guidance related to dams, hydropower facilities, and hydraulic steel structures.
- Experience performing structural steel design and stress analysis for hydraulic steel structures, including gates, stop logs, bulkheads, embedded steel components, lifting systems, and associated operating equipment.
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through complex, high visibility projects.
- Collaborate with experts in various hydraulic structures associated with water storage and conveyance facilities.
- Engage with stakeholders, including communities and resource agencies, to ensure project solutions meet environmental and community needs.
- Support business development efforts and may serve as Project Engineer, Design Manager, or Client Sales Lead.
Benefits
- Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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