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Hydro Tech Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Resource Lead

Reston, VA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Hydro. Infrastructure and Power business unit strives to exceed customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent Job Summary: The Resource Lead is ...

... Hydro. Infrastructure and Power business unit strives to exceed customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. Job Summary: In this role, you will ...

Senior Civil Designer

Reston, VA · On-site

$123K - $178K/yr

... Hydro. Infrastructure and Power business unit strives to exceed customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. Job Summary: In this role, you will ...

... Hydro. Infrastructure and Power business unit strives to exceed customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. Job Summary: As Senior Structural ...

Geotechnical Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$140K - $203K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant ...

HV Electrical Lead

Reston, VA

$140K - $203K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant ...

Geotechnical Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$140K - $203K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant ...

Lead Estimator - Water/Wastewater

Arlington, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through realworld, handson experience. With a ... hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction. Please note: This is a ...

HV Electrical Lead

Reston, VA · On-site

$140K - $203K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial ... The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant ...

Estimator

Arlington, VA · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through realworld, handson experience. With a ... dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction. Key ...

Estimator

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$107K - $190K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through realworld, handson experience. With a ... dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, waterway, and marine construction. Key ...

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Hydro Tech information

What is a hydro tech?

A Hydro Tech, or Hydrology Technician, assists in studying and managing water resources. They collect and analyze water samples, monitor environmental conditions, and support projects related to water quality, flood control, and conservation. This role is essential for maintaining sustainable water systems and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Hydro Techs work for government agencies, research institutions, or private companies in industries like agriculture, energy, and environmental consulting.

What does a hydro tech do?

A typical workday for a Hydro Tech often involves a combination of fieldwork and office tasks. In the field, you may collect water samples, set up and maintain monitoring equipment, or assess site conditions, sometimes in varying weather and remote locations. Back in the office, tasks might include data entry, analysis, preparing reports, and collaborating with environmental scientists or engineers. This variety means you’ll gain hands-on experience while also developing analytical skills, making the role both dynamic and rewarding.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a hydro tech?

To thrive as a Hydro Tech, you need a solid grasp of hydrology, environmental science, and technical data collection, often complemented by an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field. Familiarity with water quality monitoring equipment, GIS mapping software, and possibly certifications such as OSHA HAZWOPER is valuable. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and clear communication skills help a Hydro Tech succeed in diverse field and office settings. These abilities ensure accurate data gathering and analysis, effective collaboration, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

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Infographic showing various Hydro Tech job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Bechtel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

283rd of 449 rated engineering


Job description

Requisition ID:  296894

  • Relocation Authorized:  None
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Reston, VA
  • Salary Range: 123,400 - 178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel's Infrastructure and Power is an exciting and growing business unit that is actively involved with large scale combined cycle projects and behind-the-meter gigawatt scale microgrids for delivering power to Artificial Intelligence (AI) datacenters. The diverse portfolio also includes renewable energy projects encompassing Solar, Wind and Pumped Storage Hydro. Infrastructure and Power business unit strives to exceed customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent

Job Summary:

The Resource Lead is responsible for providing support to the Functional Management Team by implementing staffing plans, strategizing key resource development, analyzing progress, identifying gaps, and identifying redeployment opportunities. Critical interfaces include Talent Acquisition, HR personnel, hiring managers on projects, project controls, and business development, etc. This role is within the Engineering function of Bechtel’s Infrastructure business line which is a rapid growing market across the Globe as countries expand and improve their railways, motorways, airports, and even build new cities. Resource planning includes redeployment when projects are complete, increase resources when additional scope is added and planning for future projects. This role requires a great deal of flexibility, diplomacy, and initiative to bridge between PM needs, FM responses, BD prospecting and the many HR processes, Business Process and Talent Acquisition personnel.   Responsibilities and priorities shift quickly from high-level strategy of project management teams, identifying SME gaps and hiring strategies, to working level execution details depending on priorities and gaps. This role is integral to executing the tools and plans for staffing large scale Engineering and Construction projects.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership" #LI-RM1 

Major Responsibilities:
  • Support Functional Engineering Managers and Base org managers to:
  • Define and implement consistent approach to deployment of Infrastructure personnel by maximizing tools and processes.
  • Develop and utilize data analytics to monitor staffing on-time and planning for future projects
  • Work closely with Functional Management to facilitate strategies for filling gaps and take actions as needed.
  • Manage implementation of new staffing plans as prospective projects evolve.
  • Work with resource planning support, including project HR, to ensure the highest quality of data is maintained to maximize
  • SmartStaff and other forecasting dashboards.Identify gaps and take action to support resource management i.e., aging of hiring processes, new project ramp-up obstacles, project management team gaps.
  • Coordinate Engagement with employees on next assignments, having release conversations, etc. 

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Support FMs with information  for employee career development, provide functional Strategic Gap Analysis, coordinate functional part in Ethics and Compliance, Leadership and other functional training as needed.
  • Coordinate structured meetings with employees to discuss next assignment opportunities and provide guidance and mentoring for career advancement.
  • Facilitate functional staffing calls within Engineering function and GBU to provide internal and external staffing updates.Create functional position descriptions and basic requirements for requisitions.
  • Track function specific training program and certification and manage function’s training requirements and records
  • Support onboarding of employees in Engineering function globally
  • Support record and tracking of the mentoring program and engagement
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Preferred experience in supporting Engineering and Construction projects to best understand differing roles and responsibilities as they relate to effective personnel placement.
  • Preferred experience with HR processes and procedures, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Performance management.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate agreements within a team environment.Advanced interpersonal skills and creative solution and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced presentation skills and written communication skills.Ability to adapt to changing work schedules to provide responsive support to deployed personnel.
  • Experience working with staffing databases i.e., SmartStaff, TalentWorks, Power BI, Excel applications will be preferred
  • Must be results oriented and must work independently and with strong sense of initiative.
Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com


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