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Senior Hydraulic & Hydrologic Engineer

Bechtel Corporation
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Requisition ID: 289169

  • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
  • Work Location: Reston, VA

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Job Summary

This position will be responsible for providing hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) and/or coastal engineering support. Other main responsibilities include origination and/or checking of calculations, preparation of reports, preparation of design documents such as specifications and design sketches, review of vendor submittals, etc. The position will report to the H&H Manager and will be required to coordinate with H&H engineers, other disciplines and functions in the development of design documents. The position will be based in Reston, Virgina. Work may require short-term travel to project site and other locations.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.”

Major Responsibilities

  • Collects, reviews, and interprets technical data to be used for analysis and design.
  • Evaluates, selects, and applies standard hydrology, hydraulic and coastal engineering methods preparing flood analysis including hydrologic, hydraulic and coastal modeling, flood risk and impact assessments, flood protection and mitigation, river training and diversion, riverine erosion and scour protection design, stormwater management and drainage design, sediment control design and associated permitting applications produced for the project for both permanent and temporary facilities as required
  • Prepares and/or checks calculations, reports, specifications and presents the results of analyses and investigations, and reports to members of the project team
  • Communicates techncial issues with the project team during the engineering design stage of the project
  • Performs value engineering, constructability reviews, safety reviews, and O&M reviews
  • Assists in developing plans and schedules and conducts and coordinates each phase of design
  • Adheres to project execution plan, quality assurance requirements, engineering procedures and instructions
  • Oversees outside hydrology and hydraulic consultants hired by Bechtel or the client to perform these tasks
  • Provides field support during execution of field activities as needed
  • Participates in technical excellence activities

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Requires M.S. in Civil Engineering with graduate-level coursework and research in hydraulics, hydrology or coastal engineering, and 5 years of relevant working experience, or Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with research in hydraulics, hydrology, hydrodynamics, or coastal engineering; and 3 years of relevant working experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

  • Ability to execute flood modelling and hydraulic analysis of structures and piping systems and/or coastal engineering related analysis and design, in support of engineering design and site development
  • Proficient in the use of analysis software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, PIPENET, Delft3D, Mike21/3, ADCIRC, SWAN, WAM/WAVEWATCH-III, etc.
  • Proficient with GIS tools such as Global Mapper or ESRI ArcGIS
  • Experience with coding in Fortran, Visual Basic, Python, MATLAB or C in processing and analyzing large spatial and time series datasets
  • Knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as calculations, engineering study reports, drawings, equipment data sheets and specifications.
  • Ability to resolve design issues with team engineers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written
  • Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or EIT certification

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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