Water Resources Engineer - Fisheries

HDR; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm is looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join its Fisheries Ecohydraulics practice, primarily in Spokane, WA. The ideal candidate will have experience in project engineering, data analysis, and field assessments, combined with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a professional license. The company promotes an inclusive work culture and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized in Washington.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering and task management.
• Collect and present data in reports and forums.
• Conduct field assessments of streams and wetlands.
• Produce design plans and engineering cost estimates.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.

Skills

Project engineering

Data presentation

Field assessments

Design calculations

Hydraulic modeling

Hydrologic modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MS degree

Tools

HEC-1

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GEO-RAS

Job description

Overview

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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. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is eager to grow their knowledge and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• 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

• MS degree
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, 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.)

Job Details

• Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle
• 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: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Fisheries

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Job Posting

Aug 21, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information, visit https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.