Staff River Engineer

Geo Engineers Inc; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare with travel benefit

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

GeoEngineers is seeking a Staff River Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary team focused on water resource projects. You will design river and habitat restoration, perform hydraulic modeling, collect field data, and prepare technical reports.

The role requires 1D/2D modeling experience (HEC-RAS/SRH-2D), proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and strong communication skills. Travel across regional offices is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with hydrologic/hydraulic emphasis; Master’s preferred.
• Internship or relevant experience encouraged.
• Proficiency with 1D/2D hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, SRH-2D).
• Knowledge of flow analyses, scour, fish habitat in channel design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/InRoads, ArcGIS and hydrologic data tools.
• Fluvial geomorphology, geology, biology knowledge is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication; willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Design water resource projects including river restoration and hydraulic analyses.
• Collect field data and provide construction observations.
• Run hydrologic and hydraulic modeling studies.
• Prepare design drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Develop technical reports and support channel restoration designs.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Hec-Ras 2D

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/InRoads

SRH-2D

Geology/Geomorphology

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MicroStation/InRoads

ArcGIS

SMS/SRH-2D

HEC-RAS

Job description

Location: Redmond, WA | Metro: Boise, ID or Tacoma, Redmond, Seattle | Type: Full Time | Department: Natural Resources and Geology

As a Staff River Engineer, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and play a key role in the design of water resource projects, which include river and habitat restoration, fish passage design, FEMA studies, natural channel conveyance design, and other water resource-related projects. This role can be based out of our Tacoma, Redmond, Seattle, WA or Boise, ID offices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing water resource projects, which include river and habitat restoration, fish passage design, FEMA studies, natural channel conveyance design, and other water resource-related projects.
• Responsible for the collection of field data and providing construction observations.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Completion of engineering analyses and calculations.
• Support of natural channel restoration designs.
• Preparation of design drawings; support in developing plans, specifications, and engineers cost estimates.
• Responsible for preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, ecological, and/or natural systems engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous internship or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of standard 1-dimensional hydraulic models (e.g., HEC-RAS) and 2-dimensional (2-D) hydraulic modeling experience (e.g. SRH-2D or HEC-RAS 2D).
• Basic understanding of flow analysis, scour assessment and countermeasure design, and application of fish and wildlife habitat enhancement in channel design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, MicroStation/InRoads, ArcGIS, SMS/SRH-2D, and standard hydrologic data analysis software preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fluvial geomorphology, geology, and biology in the Pacific Northwest preferred.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• One year of driving experience in the United States. Consideration will be provided for international driving experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• All candidates are subject to completing a background check, and reference check.
• All candidates are required to participate in our medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and do heavy work including exerting up to 50 pounds of force on occasion.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC with prolonged sitting and view of a monitor/screen.
• Ability to travel for short-term and long-term assignments as needed.
• All employees are responsible for conducting their work in a safe manner. This includes identifying potential safety hazards and reporting them to the designated project manager in a timely manner and participating in project safety briefings. This also includes wearing appropriate safety equipment when working in the field and completing all required health & safety training prior to beginning field work.

Our best estimate of the salary range for Staff River Engineer, located in Boise, ID is $67,000 – $91,000. Our best estimate of the salary range for Staff River Engineer, located in Tacoma, WA is $71,000 – $96,000. Our best estimate of the salary range for Staff River Engineer, located in Seattle and Redmond, WA is $73,000 – $99,000. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. GeoEngineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At GeoEngineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others. View our full listing of benefits here.

Our Commitment to Belonging at GeoEngineers

When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives. A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go.

GeoEngineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

GeoEngineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for openings on our team. We would love for you to join us!