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. Located in either our Portland, OR, or Vancouver, WA office, this role will lead the 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, you will help develop practical, science-based solutions that improve infrastructure performance, stabilize waterways, reduce environmental impacts, and support healthy aquatic ecosystems.
How You'll Contribute:- Provide technical excellence and thought leadership in the areas of river/stream restoration, fish passage design, bridge hydraulics and scour countermeasure design.
- 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 Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with an emphasis on Water Resources or Hydraulic Engineering, or a similar discipline, is preferred.
- 10+ 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: $119,000 - 170,000
BenefitsAt our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you're 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.
