Project Civil/Aquaculture Engineer

Description

• Lead hatchery design quality control efforts, including working to further develop existing design standards.
• Manage projects through investigation, design, and construction.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Analyze and design components related to aquaculture facilities (fish hatcheries, upstream and downstream fish passage, fish screens, etc.), including scoping and leading engineering evaluation and design tasks in one’s specific area of technical expertise.
• Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, verification of time sheets, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets.
• Perform inspections of fish facilities and provide detailed assessment reports of conditions.
• Work as a team member within the Boise office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
• Work with business development and branch staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals or presentation of qualifications in other forums.
• Develop and maintain a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Periodic travel will be required.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Civil, Water Resources, Mechanical and/or Structural Engineering around fish facilities.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
• A bachelor's degree focused in civil or mechanical engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
• Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.
• Experience in the design, layout, and evaluation of fish hatcheries and aquaculture facilities.
• Experience working with owners and contractors during the construction phases of a project.
• Master's degree in civil engineering or a secondary degree in biology or aquatic-related fields.
• Ability to manage simultaneous tasks and multi-discipline projects throughout the full project cycle.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Mathcad, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.
• Willingness and ability to travel and perform field work.
• Experience with Tribal, State, Federal and private fishery program managers.
• Experience with biological programming, RAS/PRAS, water resource infrastructure, water conveyance, various approaches to fish rearing, mechanical hatchery components, civil grading, and aeration systems.
• Ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience developing system-wide hatchery plans and knowledge of hatchery facility construction techniques and maintenance needs.
• Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications for bidding and construction.
• A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in consulting engineering.

Benefits

• Supplemental life insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
• Bonus program
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Wellness program
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical insurance
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance