Senior Structural Engineer – Dams & Hydropower
Recruiting Partner: Trish Cram
Latham, New York | Engineering | Work from home flexibility | $140,000 to $175,000 | Job ID: 165218
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Join a team where your expertise drives innovation in renewable energy and environmental restoration. We're looking for a seasoned structural engineer to lead complex projects, mentor rising talent, and shape the future of hydropower infrastructure. We invest in our people the same way we invest in our clients—with care, respect, and a commitment to excellence
What You’ll Be Doing
Technical/PM Leadership
- Lead the development and review of feasibility studies, design specifications, cost estimates, construction sequencing, and permitting documentation
- Author and review structural analysis reports and calculations
- Conduct condition assessments of concrete, steel, and earth structures
- Facilitate technical discussions with clients, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders
- Ensure high-quality technical writing and review of project deliverables
- Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and invoicing
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and delegate tasks effectively
- Mentor junior engineers, supporting both technical growth and career development
- Contribute to proposal development and marketing efforts
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- 12+ years of experience, ideally focused on dams and hydroelectric facilities
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain reciprocity
Core Skills
- Expertise in structural design and analysis of concrete and steel structures (e.g., dams, penstocks, flood walls)
- Strong background in project management and team leadership
- Proficiency in:
- Structural analysis tools (Visual Analysis, STAAD.Pro, RISA)
- FEM
- AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit
- Exceptional technical writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Familiarity with FERC dam safety standards and regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge of seismic analysis, geotechnical design, or fish passage systems
- Experience with GeoSTUDIO software
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive base salary up to $175,000 DOE, plus bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off, flexible holidays, and sick leave
- Company-paid life insurance and short & long-term disability coverage
- Professional growth support through educational assistance and development programs
- A collaborative, people-first culture where your contributions are valued
- Remote work opportunity
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 165218
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
Trish Cram
Senior Recruiting Partner
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
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