Project Civil/Aquaculture Engineer
Schnabel Engineering
Design and manage fish hatchery and aquaculture facility projects.
18 days ago ago
$73,202 - $110,015
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Boise, ID
Office Full-Time
Company Size
596 Employees
Service Specialisms
Geotechnical Engineering
Design
Construction
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Site Investigation
Sector Specialisms
Dam and Levee
Geoprofessional
Structures and Facilities
Tunnels and Underground
Water Supply, Conveyance, and Distribution
Construction Phase Services
Institutional
Highways and Bridges
Role
What you would be doing
facility inspections
design engineering
engineering plans
project management
quality control
client development
- Perform inspections of fish facilities and provide detailed assessment reports of conditions.
- 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.
- Work as a team member within the Boise office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources.
- Manage projects through investigation, design, and construction.
- 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.
- Develop and maintain a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm.
- 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.
What you bring
autocad
revit
master's
licensed pe
5+ years
communication
- Experience with Bluebeam, Mathcad, AutoCAD, and/or Revit.
- Willingness and ability to travel and perform field work.
- Experience in consulting engineering.
- Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check.
- Master's degree in civil engineering or a secondary degree in biology or aquatic-related fields.
- Experience working with owners and contractors during the construction phases of a project.
- Ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check.
- 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.
- 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 in the design, layout, and evaluation of fish hatcheries and aquaculture facilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with Tribal, State, Federal and private fishery program managers.
- A bachelor's degree focused in civil or mechanical engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required.
- Ability to manage simultaneous tasks and multi-discipline projects throughout the full project cycle.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in Civil, Water Resources, Mechanical and/or Structural Engineering around fish facilities.
- Periodic travel will be required.
- A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level.
- Long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
- Bonus program
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
- Dental insurance
- Medical insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
- Wellness program
- 9 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
- must pass background check (criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check).
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1956
Year Established
The company was established in 1956.
750 Million Revenue
Annual Revenue
Achieved approximately $750 million in revenue as of March 2025.
Top 250 Firm
ENR Ranking
Recognized as a Top 250 Design Firm by ENR.
- 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.
30+ years
Experience-driven success
Leveraging over three decades of expertise to deliver consistent results for clients.
1000+ clients
Client trust and growth
A proven track record of delivering value to over a thousand clients across various industries.
98% success rate
Efficiency and outcomes
A highly efficient approach that consistently achieves desired outcomes for clients.
20+ offices
Nationwide presence
A comprehensive, nationwide network providing local expertise and global reach.
- A principled and proven company, trusted and transparent, always doing what we say we’re going to do to ensure that our clients and employees are protected from any unnecessary risk.
- Optimizing efficiencies by leveraging decades of experience to provide approaches that eliminate complexity and consistently deliver positive outcomes for our clients.
- Guided by the principles of our founder … commit daily to a proven system for success.
- Safety-oriented workplace culture with management involved in low-level operations and approachable leadership.
- Collaborative, team-focused environment where everyone works together.
- Nationwide design-build structure offering career autonomy and opportunity to work across field and office.
100% Solar-Powered
Facility Energy Source
Primary equipment facility in Strasburg, VA operates entirely on solar energy.
100% Petroleum-Based Recycling
Recycling Efficiency
All petroleum-based products are recycled, minimizing environmental impact.
100% Shop Towels Recycled
Waste Management
Utilizes recycled-cotton shop towels to reduce waste and environmental footprint.
100% Material Planning
Efficiency Measure
Implement meticulous material planning to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
- Prioritize battery-powered tools and equipment to reduce carbon emissions and eliminate fuel spills
- Replace heavy equipment engines with Tier IV models and use high-efficiency particulate filters to cut emissions
- Comprehensive spill-response plans and on-site kits to prevent and manage fuel or material leaks
- Stormwater pollution prevention via silt fencing and hay bales near waterways
- Use renewable wood materials in lagging projects and comply with LEED-certified sustainable materials
- Heat equipment facility with recycled oil and lubricants
- Employ fluid-recycling technology in jet-grouting to reduce cement use
- Digital documentation and power-monitoring to minimize waste
- No publicly stated DEI strategy or measurable outcomes found on company website or LinkedIn
- No published gender breakdown or targets available
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