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Principal Civil Structural Engineer | Cofferdams. Gravity Dams. Real Engineering.

Some engineers design another warehouse.

Others help modernize America’s hydropower infrastructure.

If reinforced concrete hydraulic structures, cofferdams, powerhouses, and dam engineering are the projects that made you love structural engineering in the first place, this is the kind of work that doesn’t come around often. Better yet, you’ll do it from wherever you work best.

What you’ll be doing is solving the complex civil and structural challenges behind new and existing hydropower facilities. You’ll:

Design reinforced concrete hydraulic structures, powerhouses, pump stations, canal walls, and dam infrastructure.

Engineer temporary works including cofferdams, excavation support systems, and soil and rock stabilization.

Develop calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and construction documents.

Create and review designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and other engineering platforms.

Support geotechnical investigations, evaluate field conditions, and oversee site investigations when needed.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects that support America’s clean energy future.

What you get is the chance to work on technically challenging hydropower projects without giving up the flexibility of remote work.

Fully remote position

$160,000-$185,000 base salary (with flexibility for the right person)

20% annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

High-impact infrastructure projects with long-term significance

Opportunity to work alongside recognized experts in hydraulic and structural engineering

Who you are isn’t someone chasing the next title – you’re chasing interesting engineering problems.

You hold a PE license and have spent 10-15+ years designing major concrete hydraulic structures. You’ve worked on hydropower, dams, water resources, or similarly complex infrastructure where failure isn’t an option. If you already have your SE license, great. If not, you’re interested in earning it.

Curious what projects are on the horizon? Let’s have a conversation. We’ll walk you through the work, the team, and why engineers in this niche tend to stay once they find the right opportunity.

About Per Sé Group

Per Sé Group connects experienced engineering and technical professionals with some of the most complex industrial, power, and infrastructure projects across North America. We focus on building long-term relationships and introducing talented people to opportunities that help move their careers forward.

Per Sé Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources at hr@PerSeGroup.com or 630-588-3000.