Project Engineer - Fisheries Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Seattle, WA (Job ID 46578)

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we collaborate with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our global innovation hubs will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®

Are you ready to make a positive difference for our planet and join a dynamic group of professionals who have this common value? Our engineering and project teams are focused on providing resilient engineering designs for the United States infrastructure. If this sounds appealing to you, then consider our Project Engineer - Fisheries opportunity. The preferred locations for this position is in Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; Juneau, AK;  Anchorage, AK; or, New York City, NY . However, remote or hybrid arrangements are welcomed depending on the experience.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled Civil Mechanical, or Process/Environmental engineer with a background in aquaculture or fisheries. They will offer technical expertise at the project level working on everything from fish hatchery infrastructure, research facilities, acclimation facilities to fish passage, fish collection and sorting, and aquaculture water treatment. Primary responsibilities include design of process water supply and treatment systems, utilities, wastewater, hydraulics, pipelines, pump stations, and coordination of design team activities. We are seeking a motivated individual who will go beyond design to develop relationships with existing and potential fishery clients.

Interested candidates with strong management, general civil, or process/environmental (water and wastewater treatment) experience will be considered for in-house training within the fisheries discipline. Tetra Tech offers a diverse range of projects allowing employees to broaden their career knowledge in various aspects of civil and environmental engineering.

Your Role

• Perform engineering design with a focus on fisheries and aquaculture related infrastructure such as hatcheries, adult collection/spawning, incubation, fish rearing, life support systems, fish passage systems, intakes, weirs, and other water resource facilities.
• Conduct site investigations and inspections, delivering detailed assessment reports.
• Generate design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Support development of permitting related documents.
• Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical issues and interface with other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate projects with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide engineering support during construction.
• Participate in marketing efforts related to capturing new work including lead and/or assistant in writing proposals and participating in project interviews.
• Opportunities to travel to unique places within the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Mechanical or Environmental Engineering. Master's Degree preferred, but not required. Tetra Tech does offer a tuition reimbursement program for those interested in seeking higher education.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 6+ years of engineering design experience, required.
• Skilled with projects related to fisheries, aquaculture, wastewater systems, and natural resources-related projects, desired.
• Extensive understanding of fish hatchery and aquaculture facility design, layout, and facility evaluations including experience with the development and incorporation of biological programming, bio-security, and RAS/PRAS, is preferred.
• Experience with water treatment design and wastewater engineering is beneficial.
• Experience with Tribal, State, and Federal fish and wildlife programs or private aquaculture associations is desired.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills desired.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (to include Word, Excel, Project) required.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Revit is desired.

WA Salary Range: $98,000 - $140,000 DOE

About Tetra Tech 

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. 

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assist in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include health insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, time off with pay (TOWP), 401k, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state, and federal authorities. 

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: 

• LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers  

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• Facebook: @TetraTechCareers 

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized the equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on. 

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no phone calls or agencies. 

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