Hydraulics Project Engineer

Join a team of passionate creative professionals whose work makes an immediate impact by delivering solutions that protect people property and the environment. Otak is seeking a Hydraulics Project Engineer to join our Water and Natural Resources team in Oregon and Southwest this role you will support a variety of projects including bridge and culvert hydraulics floodplain permitting stream river and estuary restoration and barrier removal and fish passage projects.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes engineers geomorphologists landscape architects and urban designers you will help deliver sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients across the Pacific Northwest. Bring your expertise in hydraulic design and modeling to our dynamic growing team!

How Youll Contribute:

• Provide technical excellence and creative solutions in bridge hydraulics scour countermeasure design river mechanics channel stability sediment transport and floodplain permitting.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Conduct design calculations.
• Prepare construction documents in support of transportation and restoration projects.
• Prepare construction drawings specifications and cost estimates.
• Create design and permitting reports.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Prepare studies and master plans.
• Develop technical approaches scopes schedules and budgets for proposals.
• Perform construction engineering and observation.

The Strengths You Bring:

• A Masters degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on Water Resources or Hydraulic Engineering or a similar discipline is preferred.
• 7-12 years of experience in hydraulic engineering.
• A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Expertise in water resources models such as HEC-RAS and SRH-2D.
• Experience hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite ArcGIS and AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Ability to independently prioritize manage and deliver multiple projects with simultaneous deadlines in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience qualifications and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $113000 - $155000 per year

Benefits

At our core we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage youre at in your career we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life help support your family and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical dental vision life and disability insurance HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity relocation assistance may be provided.

Why work at Otak

Were not just looking for skills and experience having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak you arent just joining a firm youre joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However we dont just believe in cultivating our own community; were also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us so were committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus were expanding and were dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

Equal Opportunity

At Otak we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a workplace that is inclusive equitable and respectful for all. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our work environment fuel innovation and are essential to our collective success.

We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination harassment and bias. Every individual at Otak is valued included and treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local laws.

All employment decisions including those related to recruitment hiring training promotion compensation benefits and termination are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications. We strive to ensure that our practices uphold fairness and equity at every stage of the employment lifecycle.

Our Vision for an Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to creating an environment where:

• Diverse identities are embraced and differences are valued as a source of strength.

• Every employee feels safe to be their authentic self and contributes meaningfully.

• Unique perspectives are encouraged and open dialogue is welcomed to foster innovation.

• Curiosity replaces judgment and respectful engagement is prioritized in all interactions.

• Relationships are built on mutual trust dignity and respect forming the foundation of our workplace culture.

We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities including pregnant employees to ensure an accessible and supportive work environment. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process or in the workplace please contact Otaks People Services Department at .

Join us in shaping a more inclusive future!