Senior Dam and Hydropower Project Manager

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Dam and Hydropower Project Manager to be part of our dynamic Northwest team as a leader who will support the delivery of dams, hydropower and fish passage related projects and programs in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.Jacobs is consistently ranked #1 in the work by ENR for Top Design Firms in most of the water industry markets and we provide a full service offering to our clients from planning and design through construction. Our team is currently managing a diverse portfolio of hydropower, fish passage, and hatchery projects in the Northwest and the largest water infrastructure program in California and has strong trusted relationships with multiple municipalities and irrigation clients.Youu2019ll join a team of experts in diversion structures and intakes, fish screens, pipelines, canals, pump stations, reservoirs and water impoundments, and other water transmission ad control facilities. Youu2019ll have the opportunity to lead and deliver challenging projects while serving and developing clients. Weu2019ll reply on you to support business development activities with key clients as well as perform the role of Project Engineer, Design Manager, Client Sales Lear, or Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting various projects and programs.As a Senior Project Manager, youu2019ll have the opportunity to work with a team of highly qualified and motivated subject matter experts, engineers and planner though the planning and design process. Youu2019ll interact with clients to develop and deliver technical conveyance and reservoir storage solutions.Using your technical expertise, youu2019ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work. Youu2019ll work in concert with our Leadership Team in the Northwest, California and within our Global Conveyance and Storage Community of Practice and Global Dam Community of Practice - to position for some of the most challenging and rewarding water projects in the US and beyond. u2022 Demonstrated track record of driving technical work and/or design management for multidisciplinary projects with complex issues.u2022 Proficient experience on dam, hydropower and fisheries-related topics in the form of discipline/technical lead .u2022 Proven experience leading multi discipline teams.u2022 Professional Engineering License in the State of Washington or Oregon or Idaho (or ability to obtain this in 6 monthsu2019 time).u2022 Strong well rounded technical design skills encompassing all contributing disciplines.u2022 Seen by clients as an expert with working technical knowledge of hydraulics and reservoir facilities design and planning.u2022 A Bacheloru2019s degree in a related engineering discipline.Ideally, Youu2019ll Also Have:u2022 Strong technical and project background with large water impoundment and diversion design, monitoring, and renovation.u2022 Existing relationships with clients and other consulting firms in the Northwest.u2022 Familiarity and experience with FERC license requirements.u2022 A desire to support overall market growth through direct engagement or mentoring of other staff.Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2025-12-04