Project Civil/Aquaculture Engineer

Overview

Design and manage fish hatchery and water infrastructure projects for utilities and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• design engineering
• construction docs
• facility inspection
• quality control
• client development

Tasks

-Manage projects through investigation, design, and construction. -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. -Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents. -Perform inspections of fish facilities and provide detailed assessment reports of conditions. -Work with business development and branch staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals or presentation of qualifications in other forums. -Lead hatchery design quality control efforts, including working to further develop existing design standards. -Develop and maintain a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm. -Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, verification of time sheets, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets. -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.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• bluebeam
• pe license
• master's
• 5+ years

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

About Schnabel Engineering

-From its headquarters in Virginia, it blends technical design and on‑site build for tunnels, dams, foundations and retention systems. -Typical projects include data center foundations, stadium ramp support, sewer installations and gravity‑retaining walls. -Their team engineered thousands of earth‑retention systems—soldier piles, soil nails, secant piles, jet grouting, micropiles—spanning remote and urban sites. -Known for pioneering permanent soil‑nail and tie‑back systems, turning temporary shoring solutions into long‑term engineering staples.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.