Hydraulic Engineer (Entry-Level)

Responsibilities

• Perform field assessments, stream and fluvial characterization; hydrologic data collection; and water quality and sediment sampling.
• Demonstrate familiarity with stream and coastal hydraulic and geomorphic processes.
• Perform engineering analysis, design, and report writing tasks.
• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport analyses; erosion and scour analyses; and FEMA floodplain mapping and modeling.
• Design and develop plans, estimates, and specifications for habitat restoration and hydraulic structures, including channels, ponds, levees, bank protection, scour protection, grade control, fish passage design of culverts and bridges, streambed materials, and large woody material.
• Provide construction observation and technical support to clients.
• Provide project and task management services.
• Develop proposals and manage scope of services, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide marketing, proposal, and client development support.
• Follow Shannon & Wilson's Quality Assurance policy.
• Follow and promote Shannon & Wilson's Health & Safety policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• BS degree in civil/hydraulic engineering; MS degree in civil/hydraulic engineering strongly preferred.
• 0–6 years of experience as a hydraulic/civil engineer.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certified.
• Coursework and/or project experience in one or more of the following: open channel hydraulics and environmental river mechanics, sediment transport, fluvial and/or coastal geomorphology, coastal hydraulics, hydraulic structures, hydrology, civil design, project and construction management, and survey.
• Software experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley (Open Roads Designer), MicroStation, and ArcGIS.
• Hydrologic modeling experience with WMS (preferred), HEC-1 and/or HEC-HMS (required), MGS Flood, TR-55, TR-21, FFEQ, SBUH, WWHM (a plus), HEC-RAS 1D/2D and HEC-GeoRAS, HY-8 (required); other hydraulic modeling experience (a plus).
• Creative individual with a client service focus.
• Self-directed, future seller-doer, and strong team member.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Personable, flexible, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate or minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel to support the needs of other Shannon & Wilson offices.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, Excel (required); MS Access (desirable).
• Ability to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying 30+ pounds.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites locally and out of state per project needs.
• Ability to obtain a pass for access to military facilities.

Qualifications

Typically, depending on an applicant's education, experience, overall abilities, alignment with the needs of the company and local office culture, and the current business needs, an Entry-Level Hydraulic Engineer would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Professional I, II, III, or IV level.

Pay

• Professional I: $35.00 – $38.50 per hour
• Professional II: $83,500 – $90,000 annual salary
• Professional III: $85,000 – $100,000 annual salary
• Professional IV: $95,000 – $115,000 annual salary
• Overall salary range: $72,800 – $115,000 annual

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, long-term care, and life insurance plans offered to employees and their families
• Pre-tax health and daycare FSA
• Profit sharing and 401(k) plans with annual safe-harbor contributions
• 10 – 20 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employment), based on years of experience
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave accruing based on state requirements
• 9 paid holidays per year plus 1 personal holiday
• Paid volunteer day
• Paid time off for bereavement and jury duty
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Lunch & Live wellness webinars and an Employee Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking

About the Company

Shannon & Wilson is an employee-owned consulting firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Committed to technical excellence and high-quality service, the firm provides integrated geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental, and natural resource services for clients. Since 1954, Shannon & Wilson has delivered comprehensive engineering and environmental solutions for challenging infrastructure planning, design, permitting, and construction conditions. The firm is dedicated to improving communities, preserving the environment, and utilizing the most innovative science practices in all its work.