Project Civil/Aquaculture Engineer

Description

• Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents.
• 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.
• Manage projects through investigation, design, and construction.
• 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.
• Perform inspections of fish facilities and provide detailed assessment reports of conditions.
• Lead hatchery design quality control efforts, including working to further develop existing design standards.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level.
• Work as a team member within the Boise office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
• Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, verification of time sheets, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance