Senior Fish Passage Engineer

Stantec; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 126,400 - 189,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Fisheries (Passage) Engineer to support water resources, dams and hydropower projects from Bellevue, WA or Portland, OR with a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on fish screening and passage infrastructure at intakes, dams, spillways and hydro facilities.

You will lead technical work, mentor staff, coordinate with clients and agencies, and help develop proposals and statements of qualification while ensuring safety and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in fish passage and screening engineering.
• Washington/Oregon/Idaho/California PE registration or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Technical Resource, Technical Lead and/or Engineer of Record for fish passage and screening infrastructure; lead/review projects.
• Provide SME and technical advisory leadership for fisheries infrastructure.
• Plan, organize, and manage production of project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

Senior technical lead

Fish passage engineering

Project coordination

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental Eng

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Senior Fisheries (Passage) Engineer

Stantec is seeking a Senior Fisheries (Passage) Engineer to support our water resources, dams and hydropower infrastructure projects through our Bellevue, Washington or Portland, Oregon offices with a hybrid work schedule option.

The position works collaboratively with project teams in Stantec’s Energy & Resources and Water Business Operating Units to support the service needs of our clients—primarily on local and regional projects, occasionally on national and potentially international projects. Whether through design and construction of new facilities or improving the design, operation, safety and efficiencies of existing projects, the focus of the role is to serve as a senior technical lead or resource to engage our highly skilled team of engineers in the technical execution of fish screening and fish passage infrastructure at water intakes, dams, spillways, and hydropower facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Technical Resource, Technical Lead and/or Engineer of Record for fish passage and screening infrastructure for water resources, 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 water resources, dams and hydropower projects.
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on‑time delivery, technical quality, and adherence to budget.
• Act as the project's fisheries engineering technical point of contact with clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and direct developing professionals to guide their execution of work and career development objectives.
• Manage and review team’s work, providing 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 action.
• Ensure work is executed safely and promote health and safety both within the office and on job sites.
• Support business development activities by understanding market conditions, revenue potential, key clients, and competitors.
• Assist in developing and implementing regional, country, and client marketing strategies to grow market position and penetration in selected geographies (initial focus on the Pacific Northwest and California).
• Assist with development of technical approaches and other material for Statements of Qualification, Proposals, and Professional Services Agreements with associated scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, earning their confidence and becoming a trusted advisor.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in the planning, design, and construction of fish passage and screening engineering facilities associated with dams, spillways, intakes, outlet works, and hydroelectric power plants.
• Good technical knowledge of fish passage/transport, collection, and screening facilities.
• Skilled technical 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.
• Knowledge of technical requirements of national, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting requirements related to fish passage and screening engineering.
• Ability to develop unique design solutions to fit client needs with a sound understanding of overall goals, objectives, and costs to clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution. Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in fish passage and screening engineering for water resources, dams, and hydropower projects.
• Existing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and/or California professional engineer registration (P.E.) or ability to obtain all within six months of starting work.

Pay Range

Locations in WA, DC & various CA, MA, VA areas – $126,400.00 – $189,600.00 annually.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays each calendar year and may accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year. They are also eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Location and Employment

• Primary Location: United States | WA | Bellevue
• Other Locations: United States | OR | Portland
• Organization: BC‑2242 E&R‑US Northwest
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Justification: Replacement
• Travel: Yes
• Schedule: Full time
• Job Posting: 08/07/2026 08:07:30
• Req ID: 1006644

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.