Fish Passage Engineer

SolveNow Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking a Fish Passage Engineer for their Bellevue office. This role involves leading projects, mentoring staff, and developing client relationships, focusing on fish passage infrastructure for dams and hydropower plants. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in the field, a strong technical background, and excellent communication skills. A hybrid work schedule is offered, emphasizing collaboration and innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in fish passage engineering for dams and hydropower projects.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, presentations.
• Existing P.E. registration for relevant states or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for fish passage infrastructure projects.
• Mentor developing professionals and provide technical guidance.
• Develop positive client relationships and understanding of market conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Technical Knowledge in Fish Passage

Education

Bachelor's in Civil, Hydraulics, or Structural Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SAP2000

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

Client is seeking a Fish Passage Engineer to support our dams and hydropower infrastructure projects in our Bellevue, Washington office with a hybrid work schedule option. This position will work collaboratively with the Dams & Hydropower team in client Energy & Resources Business Operating Unit to support the service needs of our clients on local, regional, national, and occasionally international projects. Whether through the design and construction of new facilities or improving the design, operation, safety and efficiencies of existing projects, the focus of the position will be to engage our highly skilled team of engineers in the technical execution of fish passage infrastructure at dams, spillways, and hydropower facilities.

In the role, you will lead as well as participate in the technical execution of projects to ensure delivery, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will also develop, maintain, and enhance client market profile, position, and brand imaging as it relates to our strategic plan. The Senior Fish Passage / Civil Engineer will shape and develop our talented multidisciplinary local team all while being an integral part of client continued growth in the region and country.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery
  • Serve as Technical Lead and Engineer of Record for fish passage infrastructure for dams and hydropower projects with responsibility for leading and/or reviewing projects.
  • Provide subject matter expert (SME) and technical advisory leadership for fisheries infrastructure for dams and hydropower projects.
  • Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery, technical quality, and within budget.
  • Serve as the project's point of contact with clients, agencies, and others.
• Manage: Manage Project Execution and Supervise and Mentor Developing Professionals
  • Mentor and direct developing professionals to guide their execution of work and their career development objectives.
  • Manage and/or review teams work and provide technical guidance on design approaches and challenges.
  • Perform quality management on technically complex projects and function as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
  • Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.
  • Manage work so that it is executed in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites.
• Win: Support Business Development Activities
  • Have a clear understanding of the current and future market and business conditions, revenue and profit potential, major clients, and competitors in our active markets.
  • Assist in developing and implementing regional, country, and client marketing strategies to grow market position and penetration in selected geographies (initial focus is the Pacific Northwest and California).
  • Lead and assist with development of technical approaches and other material for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals, and Professional Services Agreements with associated scopes, budgets, and schedules.
  • Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser.
  • Identify the skill and expertise gaps to meet the current and future market opportunities and support suitable recruitment or development actions to address them.

Qualifications

• Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Leadership
    • Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally.
    • Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations.
    • Skilled at inspiring, motivating, and holding team accountable for delivery of innovative design solutions.
    • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to make timely decisions and develop others to do so.
  • Technical
    • Experience in the planning, design and construction of fish passage engineering facilities associated with dams, spillways, intakes, outlet works, other types of hydraulic structures, and hydroelectric power plants.
    • Good technical knowledge in elements of fish passage/transport, collection, and screening facilities.
    • Knowledge of technical requirements of national, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting requirements related to fish passage engineering.
    • Experience with the application of appropriate software in accordance with expertise, which may include hydrology and hydraulics (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flow3D and ArcGIS), structural (ANSYS, LS DYNA, and SAP2000), and geotechnical engineering (FLAC, SLOPE, GeoStudio, PLAXIS).
    • Ability to develop unique design solutions to fit our clients needs with a sound understanding of overall goals, objectives, and costs to our clients.
  • Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Hydraulics, or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution. Masters preferred.
    • 15+ years of professional experience in fish passage engineering for dams and hydropower projects.
    • Existing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and/or California professional engineer registration (P.E.) or ability to obtain all within 6 months of starting work.