Jacobs · 3 hours ago
Senior Dam and Hydropower Project Manager
Yakima, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $229K/yrJacobs is a leader in solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Senior Dam and Hydropower Project Manager to manage and deliver projects related to dams and hydropower in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.
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Responsibilities
Support the delivery of dams, hydropower and fish passage related projects and programs in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California
Lead and deliver challenging projects while serving and developing clients
Support business development activities with key clients
Perform the role of Project Engineer, Design Manager, Client Sales Lead, or Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting various projects and programs
Interact with clients to develop and deliver technical conveyance and reservoir storage solutions
Lead and mentor staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated track record of driving technical work and/or design management for multidisciplinary projects with complex issues
Proficient experience on dam, hydropower and fisheries-related topics in the form of discipline/technical lead
Proven experience leading multi discipline teams
Professional Engineering License in the State of Washington or Oregon or Idaho (or ability to obtain this in 6 months' time)
Strong well rounded technical design skills encompassing all contributing disciplines
Seen by clients as an expert with working technical knowledge of hydraulics and reservoir facilities design and planning
A Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline
Preferred
Strong technical and project background with large water impoundment and diversion design, monitoring, and renovation
Existing relationships with clients and other consulting firms in the Northwest
Familiarity and experience with FERC license requirements
A desire to support overall market growth through direct engagement or mentoring of other staff
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Founded in 1947
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2025-11-26
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