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Mead & Hunt

Hydromechanical Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$100K - $144K/yr

Specifying and designing mechanical components and features for hydroelectric generation stations ... Salary Range: $100,000 to $144,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as ...

Mead & Hunt

Hydromechanical Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Specifying and designing mechanical components and features for hydroelectric generation stations ... Salary Range: $140,000 to $180,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as ...

Dubois & King

Civil Dam Engineer

Holyoke, MA · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

South Burlington, VT 05403Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearDuBois & King, Inc. (D ... hydroelectric, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a motivated engineer who is interested in ...

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Dubois & King

Civil Dam Engineer

South Burlington, VT · On-site

$100 - $150/hr

South Burlington, VT 05403Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearDuBois & King, Inc. (D ... hydroelectric, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a motivated engineer who is interested in ...

EWEB

$95 - $135/hr

EWEB owns and operates two hydroelectric projects on the McKenzie River (Carmen-Smith and Leaburg ... salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair ...

EWEB

Dam Safety Engineer

Eugene, OR · On-site

$95 - $135/hr

EWEB owns and operates two hydroelectric projects on the McKenzie River (Carmen-Smith and Leaburg ... salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair ...

DuBois & King, Inc.

Civil Dam Engineer

South Burlington, VT · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

... hydroelectric, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a motivated engineer who is interested in ... The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000, plus employees may be eligible for an ...

DuBois & King, Inc.

Civil Dam Engineer

South Burlington, VT · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

... hydroelectric, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a motivated engineer who is interested in ... The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000, plus employees may be eligible for an ...

GZA GeoEnvironmental

Dam Engineer Lead

Fairfield, NJ · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

... hydroelectric facilities. The qualified candidate must have strong leadership and project ... The base salary for this position may range between $125,000.00 to $200,000.00. The actual base ...

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How much do hydroelectric engineer salary jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for hydroelectric engineer salary in the United States is $111,632.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hydroelectric Engineer Salary vs Mechanical Engineer Salary?

AspectHydroelectric Engineer SalaryMechanical Engineer Salary
Average Annual Salary$85,000 - $110,000$75,000 - $105,000
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, PE license advantageous
Work EnvironmentHydropower plants, engineering firms, consultingManufacturing, energy, aerospace, consulting
Industry UsagePower generation, renewable energy projectsManufacturing, energy, automotive, aerospace

Hydroelectric engineers typically earn slightly higher salaries than mechanical engineers due to specialized knowledge in hydropower systems and renewable energy projects. Both roles require engineering degrees and professional licensure, but hydroelectric engineers focus more on water resource management and power plant design, often working in renewable energy sectors.

How much do hydroelectric engineers make?

Hydroelectric engineers typically earn a median annual salary of around $80,000 to $100,000, depending on experience, education, and location. Senior engineers or those with specialized skills in project management and renewable energy may earn higher salaries, often exceeding $120,000 annually.
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Infographic showing various Hydroelectric Engineer Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,632 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

Civil Dam Project Engineer

Scuttlebutt Services, LLC

South Burlington, VT • On-site

$85K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

South Burlington, VT - Salary Range 120-150k

Job Brief
Our projects include dam rehabilitation, dam safety evaluations, and regulatory compliance services for private, municipal, hydroelectric, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a motivated engineer who is interested in helping expand the group’s technical capacity and market presence while leading meaningful infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships within D&K and with external clients to support continued growth of the dam engineering practice
  • Managing and engineering dam-related projects primarily in New England and throughout the northeastern United States under municipal, state, and federal contracts
  • Performing engineering analyses and design related to dam structures, including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geotechnical analysis, and structural evaluation
  • Managing project teams and providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineering staff

This position is expected to function as, or grow into, a design team leader and project manager within the Dam Engineering Group.

Requirements

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months, in Vermont, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) or higher
  • Ability to work from either the South Burlington, Vermont or Holyoke, Massachusetts office
  • Ability to travel throughout New England.

Preferred Experience With

  • AutoCAD / Civil 3D
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
  • GeoStudio (Seep/W and Slope/W)
  • Vermont and New Hampshire Dam Safety Regulations
  • Federal dam safety guidance and regulatory frameworks

Interested in candidates with experience in seepage and slope stability modeling using GeoStudio software. It is expected that this role will include learning and mentorship of dam engineering from current senior staff to function as/grow into a design team leader.

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Scuttlebutt Services, LLC is a veteran owned and operated recruiting agency headquartered in Houston, TX. We are dedicated to supporting US Veterans and their families. This is accomplished by connecting veteran friendly employers with talented veteran candidates. In doing so, we use a range of veteran candidates from those with tenure in the corporate sector to veterans recently transitioning to the civilian workforce. National studies consistently prove that companies who hire veterans classify them as some of the hardest working and dedicated personnel within the organization.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Cypress, TX, US

Year founded

2018

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