Stream Design Engineer - Professional Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Horrocks is seeking a Stream Design Engineer – Professional Engineer to lead river restoration and stream engineering efforts in Washington. The role focuses on planning, design, and permitting for ecological and transportation projects across the Pacific Northwest.

The candidate will develop hydraulic analyses, design natural channel systems, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior engineers. A WA PE license and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• PE license in Washington or ability to obtain license.
• 5+ years of experience in stream restoration/river engineering projects.
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software.
• Experience preparing construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of Washington permitting and agency coordination.
• Strong writing and verbal communication; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, analysis, and design of stream restoration and river engineering projects.
• Develop hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for crossings, culverts, bridges, restoration.
• Design natural channel systems, bank stabilization, habitat features.
• Prepare designs using LWM, engineered log jams, bioengineering.
• Perform scour, sediment transport, floodplain analyses and modeling.
• Coordinate permitting with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare reports, plans, specs, estimates, and documentation.
• Serve as Engineer of Record where appropriate.
• Support construction with site visits and submittal reviews.
• Collaborate with transportation engineers, environmental scientists, and agencies.
• Build client relationships and contribute to proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.

Skills

Stream restoration

River engineering

Fish passage

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

SRH-2D

HY-8

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Stream Design Engineer - Professional Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Spokane, WA

Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work.

As a Stream Design Engineer, you will play a key role in restoring rivers, streams, and fish passage systems throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. You'll lead the planning and design of stream restoration and aquatic habitat projects that improve ecological function while meeting transportation, permitting, and infrastructure needs.

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team on some of the region's most impactful environmental and transportation projects.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• 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.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or the 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects for WSDOT, Washington State agencies, Tribal governments, counties, municipalities, or federal agencies.
• Experience with fish passage correction projects.
• Familiarity with Washington stream restoration and fish passage design guidance.
• Experience supporting construction of stream restoration projects.
• Experience with large woody material (LWM) design and installation.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads, Civil 3D, GIS, or related engineering software.
• Certified or willing to obtain Washington stream restoration and scour-related training as project needs require.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at [e-mail] and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.