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Stantec · 1 month ago

Senior Fish Passage Engineer

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $190K/yr

15+ years exp

Stantec is a leading design firm focused on powering the world through innovative infrastructure solutions. The Senior Fish Passage Engineer will lead the technical execution of fish passage infrastructure projects for dams and hydropower facilities, ensuring on-time delivery and technical quality while mentoring developing professionals.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as Technical Lead and Engineer of Record for fish passage infrastructure for dams and hydropower projects with responsibility for leading and/or reviewing projects

Provide subject matter expert (SME) and technical advisory leadership for fisheries infrastructure for dams and hydropower projects

Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery, technical quality, and within budget

Serve as the project's point of contact with clients, agencies, and others

MANAGE: Manage Project Execution and Supervise and Mentor Developing Professionals

Mentor and direct developing professionals to guide their execution of work and their career development objectives

Manage and/or review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approaches and challenges

Perform quality management on technically complex projects and function as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members

Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions

Manage work so that it is executed in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites

WIN: Support Business Development Activities

Have a clear understanding of the current and future market and business conditions, revenue and profit potential, major clients, and competitors in our active markets

Assist in developing and implementing regional, country, and client marketing strategies to grow market position and penetration in selected geographies (initial focus is the Pacific Northwest and California)

Lead and assist with development of technical approaches and other material for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals, and Professional Services Agreements with associated scopes, budgets, and schedules

Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser

Identify the skill and expertise gaps to meet the current and future market opportunities and support suitable recruitment or development actions to address them

Qualification

Fish passage engineeringHydropower projectsProject managementTechnical advisory leadershipHydraulics softwareCivil engineeringCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam leadershipMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Hydraulics, or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution

15+ years of professional experience in fish passage engineering for dams and hydropower projects

Existing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and/or California professional engineer registration (P.E.) or ability to obtain all within 6 months of starting work

Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally

Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations

Skilled at inspiring, motivating, and holding team accountable for delivery of innovative design solutions

Strong problem-solving skills with ability to make timely decisions and develop others to do so

Experience in the planning, design and construction of fish passage engineering facilities associated with dams, spillways, intakes, outlet works, other types of hydraulic structures, and hydroelectric power plants

Good technical knowledge in elements of fish passage/transport, collection, and screening facilities

Knowledge of technical requirements of national, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting requirements related to fish passage engineering

Experience with the application of appropriate software in accordance with expertise, which may include hydrology and hydraulics (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Flow3D and ArcGIS), structural (ANSYS, LS DYNA, and SAP2000), and geotechnical engineering (FLAC, SLOPE, GeoStudio, PLAXIS)

Ability to develop unique design solutions to fit our client's needs with a sound understanding of overall goals, objectives, and costs to our clients

Preferred

Master's degree in Civil, Hydraulics, or Structural Engineering

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Ten paid holidays in each calendar year

Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year

Eligible for paid sick leave

Company

Stantec

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Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Founded in 1954

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.stantec.com

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