Mid-Level Project Engineer - Fisheries
Job Description
Hybrid role supporting fish passage project design and construction across fisheries, structural, and hydraulic engineering.
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 scope
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, hydraulic, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
- Develop design drawings and technical deliverables using AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MEP tools
- Apply engineering fundamentals to contribute to project-specific solutions
- Coordinate with regulators, biologists, and stakeholders during design and permitting phases
- Support construction-phase activities and provide engineering input as needed
- Contribute to hydropower, renewable energy, and ecological restoration projects in the U.S. and Canada
- Work under the guidance of senior and principal engineers and learn from team leads
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or commitment to obtain licensure within one year
- 6+ years of experience in fisheries engineering or a closely related field
- Structural design experience (including concrete and steel) 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
- AutoCAD proficiency; experience with Revit and/or MEP required
- Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes preferred
- Construction experience, fish hatchery experience, and/or nature-like fishway experience preferred
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States and ability to obtain authorization to work in Canada
- Ability to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain additional state/provincial licenses as required
Tools & Technologies
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- MEP
Location & Work Setup
- Renton, WA (hybrid)
- Hybrid role open to candidates located in Redmond, WA, Strasburg, PA, or Pittsfield, ME
Compensation
- Salary: USD 95,000 - 112,000 per year (DOE)
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