Senior Water Resources Engineer

Otak • Portland, OR

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Otak is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to provide technical leadership on complex water resources projects, including stream and river restoration initiatives that enhance watershed health and community resilience. The role is based in either the Portland, Oregon, or Vancouver, Washington office and leads planning, design, and delivery of hydraulic engineering, restoration, stormwater, and fish passage projects across Oregon and Washington. As part of Otak’s interdisciplinary Water and Natural Resources team, the engineer develops practical, science-based solutions to improve infrastructure performance, stabilize waterways, reduce environmental impacts, and support healthy aquatic ecosystems.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in hydraulic engineering.
• A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Expertise in water resources models such as HEC-RAS and SRH-2D.
• Experience with 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 multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis in Water Resources or Hydraulic Engineering, or a similar discipline, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical excellence and thought leadership in river and stream restoration, fish passage design, bridge hydraulics, and scour countermeasure design.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design calculations.
• Prepare construction documents, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation and restoration projects.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• No-cost medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• HRA/HSA
• 401(k) retirement match
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on industry experience
• Nine paid holidays per year
• Commuter allowance based on office location
• Support for professional registration and/or certification fees
• Relocation assistance may be provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed