Project Engineer - Fisheries (Mid-Level)

A licensed Professional Engineer (or commitment to becoming one) with a BS or BSc and a minimum of 6 years' experience in fisheries engineering or a closely related field. Previous experience with fisheries engineering work is preferred, but candidates with a structural (concrete and steel) design background who are interested in focusing on the fish passage design fields would be considered.

Knowledgeable: Knowledge of fisheries engineering guidelines, as well as an understanding of structural design standards and codes and hydraulic design principals is preferred. The candidate should have experience designing structural components and/or performing hydraulic analysis as part of a multi-discipline (e.g., civil, structural, hydraulics, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical engineering) team. Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes for fisheries engineering projects is a plus, as is construction experience, fish hatchery experience, nature-like fishway experience, and design drawing development.

Innovative: No two fish passage projects are the same, so the ideal candidate will bring a creative, problem-solving mentality to each job. In addition, Kleinschmidt embraces 2-D and 3-D modeling, so experience with Revit, MEP, or AutoCAD is required to support collaboration within the design team.

Relationship-focused Team Player: Experience developing a design in consultation with other disciplines is required. Passion for learning from senior-level staff and other disciplines, while being part of a cohesive team, including delegating tasks to others. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Experience collaborating with regulators and biologists is a plus. Interest in establishing long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges.