Senior Dam and Hydropower Project Manager at Jacobs

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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.

You’ll 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. You’ll have the opportunity to lead and deliver challenging projects while serving and developing clients. We’ll 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, you’ll 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. You’ll interact with clients to develop and deliver technical conveyance and reservoir storage solutions.

Using your technical expertise, you’ll play an integral role in leading and mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work. You’ll 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.

Here's what you'll need

• 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.
  
  
  

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• 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.
  
  
  

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $130,900.00 to $229,100.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on September 16, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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