Senior Fisheries (Water Resources) Engineer

Davita Inc.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water resources seeks a Senior Fisheries Engineer in Olympia, responsible for managing complex projects in hydrology and hydraulic modeling. The role involves technical leadership and collaboration with various engineering disciplines. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and the ability to contribute to both project management and business development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources or hydraulic engineering.
• PE license in Washington State required.
• Experience with business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead fisheries projects including planning and construction engineering.
• Manage hydraulic modeling and support project phases.
• Prepare technical reports and client proposals.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Our team focuses on a broad range of challenging projects related to fisheries and ecohydraulics disciplines including, but not limited to the following: hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; natural barrier assessments and modification; technical fish passage and fishways; water crossing and aquatic organism passage: nature-like fishways; fish protection at surface water diversions; river mechanics, scour countermeasures, and erosion mitigation; stream restoration planning and natural channel design; habitat design; and dam modification and removal with opportunities to work on all project phases from master planning, design, and construction.

In the role of Senior Fisheries (Water Resources) Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Be a technical and project management leader within our company and for our clients


• Contribute to a team atmosphere and help foster the overall growth and success of our thriving fisheries practice and staff


• Manage, lead, and develop fisheries projects including planning, design development, contract documentation, preparation of plans and specifications construction engineering oversight and delivery of a diverse variety of water resources projects and services.


• Provide technical expertise to support similar projects led by HDR's Water Supply, Dams, Hydropower and Transportation business classes.


• Perform project- and task-level management; lead and direct technical staff; mentor staff; interface with a broad range of science and engineering disciplines; and perform hands-on project engineering for all phases on a wide variety of water resource projects.


• Manage H&H modeling including 1D/2D/3D hydraulic models to support planning and design of a wide range of projects including stream rehabilitation and restoration, fish passage, fish behavior, screened surface water intakes, complex culverts and bridges, and floodplain management (planning and design).


• Lead and participate in the preparation of technical and non-technical reports and presentations including visualization of data.


• Assist with business development activities including client relations, marketing pursuits, and project proposals.


• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources, hydraulic, and fisheries related engineering with project management


• PE in the State of Washington


• Experience with business development activities


• Experience directing others to accomplish 1D/2D/3D hydraulic modeling (e.g.,SRH-2D, HEC-RAS, Fluent, FIow3D).


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), GIS, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS and SRH-2D.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
• A minimum of 10 years Water Resources experience
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• HEC-1, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, Storm CAD, Haested Methods
• Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design
• Familiarity with DOT drainage design criteria
• Experience in FEMA studies a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Spokane, WA}: $108,329 - $154,755 {Olympia, WA}: $114,030 - $162,900 {Gig Harbor, WA}: $125,433 - $179,190 {Everett, WA}: $136,836 - $195,480 {Seattle, WA}: $136,836 - $195,480 {Bellevue, WA}: $136,836 - $195,480

Primary Location:United States-Washington-Olympia

Other Locations:United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor

Industry:Water

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Fisheries

Job Posting:Jun 17, 2025