Lead Stream Restoration Engineer

CME Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Horrocks seeks a Stream Design Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and design of stream restoration and river engineering projects across Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

You will develop hydraulic analyses for crossings, design natural channel systems, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver environmentally responsible transportation projects. mentorship and client relations are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or ability to obtain Washington licensure.
• 5+ years of experience designing stream restoration, river engineering, fish passage, or hydraulic engineering projects.
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HY-8, or similar tools.
• Experience preparing construction plans and specifications for stream restoration or water resources projects.
• Working knowledge of Washington permitting processes, environmental regulations, and agency coordination.
• Strong understanding of fluvial geomorphology, channel stability, sediment transport, and aquatic habitat restoration principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, analysis, and design of stream restoration, fish passage, and river engineering projects.
• Develop hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for stream crossings, culverts, bridges, and restoration projects.
• Design natural channel systems, stream grading, bank stabilization, and habitat enhancement features.
• Prepare designs utilizing large woody material, engineered log jams, bioengineering techniques, and other natural infrastructure solutions.
• Perform scour evaluations, sediment transport analyses, floodplain evaluations, backwater modeling, and channel stability assessments.
• Coordinate environmental permitting requirements with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Prepare engineering reports, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting technical documentation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for stream restoration and hydraulic design projects when appropriate.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and assisting with design modifications.
• Coordinate with transportation engineers, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and public agencies throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development and proposal efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.

Skills

PE licensure

5+ years experience

Hydraulic design

Hydrologic modeling

Communication skills

Project teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in Washington or ability to obtain

Tools

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

HY-8

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Horrocks seeks a Stream Design Engineer to lead planning, analysis, and design of stream restoration and river engineering projects across Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

You will develop hydraulic analyses for crossings, design natural channel systems, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver environmentally responsible transportation projects. mentorship and client relations are key components of the role.