Project Engineer - Fisheries (Mid-Level)

Kleinschmidt Associates; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus Program

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with 4% employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Kleinschmidt Associates is seeking a full-time Project Engineer in Redmond, WA, to work on fish passage projects. The role requires a BS or BSc, PE licensure (or commitment to becoming licensed), and at least 6 years of experience in engineering.

This position involves structural design and hydraulic analysis and offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $112,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Join a dedicated team focused on ecological restoration and renewable energy projects, benefiting from mentorship from experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer or commitment to become one.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in fisheries engineering or related fields.
• Experience with structural design and hydraulic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and hydraulic analysis for fish passage projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.
• Conduct tasks related to regulatory and permitting processes.

Skills

Knowledge of fisheries engineering guidelines

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, MEP

Structural design experience

Hydraulic analysis experience

Education

BS or BSc in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Project Engineer to support the design and construction of fish passage projects from either of our Maine, Pennsylvania, Washington, or Oregon offices. If you are interested in using your engineering background to work on important projects that make a real difference, then this may be the job for you. An ideal candidate would enjoy the challenge of combining sound engineering fundamentals with creative thinking to solve unique problems.

Salary: $95,000 - $112,000 annually

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer (or commitment to becoming one) with a BS or BSc and a minimum of 6 years' experience in fisheries engineering or a closely related field. Previous experience with fisheries engineering work is preferred, but candidates with a structural (concrete and steel) design background who are interested in focusing on the fish passage design fields would be considered.

Knowledgeable: Knowledge of fisheries engineering guidelines, as well as an understanding of structural design standards and codes and hydraulic design principals is preferred. The candidate should have experience designing structural components and/or performing hydraulic analysis as part of a multi-discipline (e.g., civil, structural, hydraulics, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical engineering) team. Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes for fisheries engineering projects is a plus, as is construction experience, fish hatchery experience, nature-like fishways, and design drawing development.

Innovative: No two fish passage projects are the same, so the ideal candidate will bring a creative, problem‑solving mentality to each job. In addition, Kleinschmidt embraces 2‑D and 3‑D modeling, so experience with Revit, MEP, or AutoCAD is required to support collaboration within the design team.

Relationship-focused Team Player: Experience developing a design in consultation with other disciplines is required. Passion for learning from senior-level staff and other disciplines, while being part of a cohesive team, including delegating tasks to others. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Experience collaborating with regulators and biologists is a plus. Interest in establishing long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and be able to acquire authorization to work in Canada when project needs dictate.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a PE (or be committed to getting licensed within a year) and be able to add other state/provincial licenses as required. Kleinschmidt provides support for PDH/CPD and PE.

About the Position

Typical duties of this position include serving a foundational role on multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and scientists in the delivery of fish passage projects, including technical fishways, nature-like fishways, and other structures associated with hydropower facilities. Tasks include performing structural design and/or hydraulic analysis in collaboration with other engineering disciplines in support of fisheries engineering projects. The successful candidate will join a team of technical professionals working on fisheries, hydropower, renewable energy, and ecological restoration projects in Canada and in the United States. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by our senior engineers and principal engineers in the fields of fish passage, structural design, hydraulic analysis, and related facilities design while learning more about the adjacent engineering disciplines.

Benefits

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

It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.