Water Resources Engineer - Fisheries

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Seattle. You will manage fisheries projects, perform complex hydraulic modeling, and ensure design quality. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering along with a recognized engineering license. This full-time position promotes a culture of inclusion and teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects.
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide project engineering and task management.
  • Conduct field assessments of streams, wetlands, and estuaries.
  • Produce design calculations and clearly document design decisions.

Skills

Water resources engineering
Hydraulic modeling
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

HEC-1
HEC-RAS
GEO-RAS

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.

HDR is in search of a Water Resources Engineer to join our specialized Fisheries Ecohydraulics practice. In this role you will be supporting fisheries projects ranging from fish passage, water crossings, stream restoration, fish screening and structures. HDR has an amazing fisheries group with a long-standing history of technical excellence. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is looking to grow their knowledge, as well as excited to mentor and train junior staff. We'll count on you to:

• Provide project engineering and task management
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos, and public forums
• Conduct field assessments of streams, wetlands, and estuaries
• Produce design calculations and clearly document design decisions in technical reports,
• Produce design plans, specifications, and engineering cost estimates.
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals
and technicians
• Conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Evaluate sediment mobility and bridge scour
• Develop habitat complexity designs, including LWM layout and details. Evaluate stability of LWM structures
• Conduct floodplain delineation studies in accordance with FEMA and local floodplain guidelines and regulation

• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects
  • Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
  • Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • 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.

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.

Primary Location

Primary Location
: United States-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations

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

Industry
: Water

Schedule

Schedule
: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status
: Regular

BusinessClass : Fisheries

Job Posting

Job Posting
: Aug 21, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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