Mid-Level Project Engineer - Fisheries

The Mid-Level Project Engineer – Fisheries role supports the design and construction of fish passage projects. This position involves structural design and hydraulic analysis work, along with coordination across multidisciplinary engineering teams, regulators, and stakeholders. The role is hybrid full-time and is open to candidates located in Redmond, WA, Strasburg, PA, or Pittsfield, ME.

Location and Employment

• Location: Seattle, WA (hybrid)
• Work Type: Full-time
• Open to candidates in: Redmond, WA; Strasburg, PA; Pittsfield, ME

Salary

• Compensation: USD $95,000 - $112,000 per year (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and construction of fish passage projects, including technical and nature-like fishways
• Perform structural design and/or hydraulic analysis for fisheries engineering projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, hydraulic, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
• Create design drawings and technical deliverables using AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MEP tools
• Contribute to project-specific engineering solutions by applying engineering fundamentals and creative problem-solving
• Coordinate with regulators, biologists, and stakeholders during design and permitting phases
• Support construction-phase activities and provide engineering input as needed
• Participate in hydropower, renewable energy, and ecological restoration projects across the U.S. and Canada
• Learn from and work under the guidance of senior and principal engineers

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in fisheries engineering or a closely related field
• Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or commitment to obtain licensure within one year
• Structural (concrete and steel) design experience considered, with interest in fish passage design
• Knowledge of fisheries engineering guidelines, structural design standards, codes, and hydraulic design principles
• Experience designing structural components and/or performing hydraulic analyses
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD; experience with Revit and/or MEP required
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States and ability to obtain authorization to work in Canada
• Willingness to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain additional state/provincial licenses as required

Tools and Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• MEP

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Pay Range (DOE)

$95,000 - $112,000 per year, based on experience.