Civil Engineer (Entry-Mid Level)

About the role

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an Entry-Mid level Civil Engineer to work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop designs and assist with construction support for dam removals, embankment dam repairs, fish passage facilities, recreation facilities, renewable energy projects, and stream restorations. Multiple office locations in the United States would be considered (including Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Pittsfield, Maine; Falmouth, Maine; and Madison, Wisconsin). Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position requires coming into the office 2-3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with senior staff on all stages of project delivery from conceptual designs to issued for bid construction drawings.
• Collaborate closely with scientists, data analysts, engineers, and licensing experts to develop innovative solutions that support renewable energy projects.
• Gain specialized expertise related to civil site design, hydraulic fish passage, slope and embankment protection, and stream channel design for dam decommissioning, fish passage barrier correction, and embankment dam protection.
• Perform site visits, field data collection, engineering calculations and analysis, design using CAD programs, spatial analysis or data processing in GIS, review and application of hydraulic modeling results.
• Technical writing of specifications, reports, and presentation slides.
• Construction observation.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Erosion & sediment control and stormwater management design experience.
• Prior exposure to engineering design/construction support tasks.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Engineer in Training (EIT).
• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Direct project experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to advance design, including the use of alignments, profiles, corridors, grading, and civil basemap preparation with publicly available data products.
• Drawing development and review of notes, typical details, material schedules, and quantities.
• Experience with CSI standard specifications format and content.
• Experience with AACE's cost estimation classes and preparation of OPCC.
• Prior experience with civil site development for roadways and drainage, land development, dam decommissioning or removal, stream restoration, and/or fish passage engineering.
• Experience with ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, SRH2D, HEC-HMS, or HydroCAD.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program - Annual and quarterly
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% match employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Pay

Salary: $68,000‑$125,000 per year (based on experience)

Schedule

Hybrid work environment; required to be in the office 2‑3 days per week.