Fisheries Engineer (Mid-Level) - Kleinschmidt Group

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Fisheries Engineer in the Pacific Northwest Region to support and lead fish passage and aquaculture projects and manage people and client relationships. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely, though residence in Oregon or Washington is strongly preferred. Office locations available to successful candidates include Redmond (WA), Bellingham (WA), and Portland (OR)

Salary: $80,000-$100,000/year (based on experience)

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer with a BSCE or MS with a minimum of 10 years' experience in fisheries and fish passage engineering or a closely related field such as hatchery design, guidance structures, etc. Experience in fisheries projects is preferred, but candidates with a structural, civil, mechanical, or hydraulic background who are interested in focusing on the fish-related engineering design fields are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in using your engineering background to work on important projects that make a real difference, then this may be the job for you. An ideal candidate would enjoy the challenge of combining sound engineering fundamentals with creative thinking to solve unique problems. If you enjoy continuing to learn new things every day and are up for the challenge of one-of-a-kind projects without cookie-cutter solutions, we would love to hear from you and explore how you could help our team continue to be a leader in the fisheries engineering field.

Knowledgeable: Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to fisheries engineering and related disciplines is required. The candidate should have experience working with clients, agencies, and contractors during the planning and construction of projects. Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes for fisheries engineering projects is a plus.

Project Manager: Experience with project management, business development, and client management including management of multiple projects concurrently is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will have experience managing small to medium project teams of engineers, drafters and project coordinators. Experience with managing multi-discipline projects is a plus. Kleinschmidt offers career pathways that include project management, technical focus, and business leadership, plus on-the-job training and a technical development budget to grow toward your personal goals.

Relationship-Focused: Passion for being part of a productive, efficient, technically excellent cohesive team. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States and able to acquire authorization to work in Canada when project needs dictate.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a PE in Washington or Oregon and be able to add other state licenses as required. Kleinschmidt provides support for PDH and PE licenses.

About the Position

Typical duties of this position include leading teams or subteams of engineers and scientists in the delivery of fish passage and aquaculture projects and assisting in business development and client management activities. Tasks include performing and/or managing structural, civil, mechanical, and hydraulic design tasks in support of fisheries engineering projects. The successful candidate will join a team of technical professionals working on fisheries, hydropower, renewable energy, and ecological restoration projects in the U.S. and Canada. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by our senior engineering advisors and principal engineers in the fields of fish passage, fish hatcheries, and related facilities design while incorporating the skills of structural, civil, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.