Mid-Level Project Engineer - Fisheries

Overview

Our client, an engineering firm specializing in renewable energy, water, and environmental solutions, is seeking a Mid-Level Project Engineer – Fisheries to support the design and construction of fish passage projects, including technical and nature-like fishways. This role will perform structural design and hydraulic analysis while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE (or committed to licensure) with experience in fisheries or structural engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit/MEP, and familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes. Experience supporting construction activities and working with regulators and biologists is preferred. This is a full-time, hybrid position open to candidates located in Redmond, WA, Strasburg, PA, or Pittsfield, ME.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $95,000 – $112,000 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

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 (civil, structural, hydraulic, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical)
• Develop design drawings and technical deliverables using AutoCAD, Revit, and/or MEP tools
• Contribute to innovative, project-specific engineering solutions using sound fundamentals and creative thinking
• Cookordinate 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 in the U.S. and Canada
• Learn from and work under the guidance of senior and principal engineers

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 (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 on multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; 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
• Willingness to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain additional state/provincial licenses as required