Kleinschmidt Associates ยท 3 weeks ago
Project Engineer - Fisheries (Mid-Level)
Pittsfield, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $112K/yr
6+ years expKleinschmidt Associates is a premier employee-owned consulting firm specializing in hydropower and renewable energy projects. They are seeking a Project Engineer to support the design and construction of fish passage projects, combining engineering fundamentals with creative problem-solving to deliver impactful solutions.
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Responsibilities
Serving a foundational role on multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and scientists in the delivery of fish passage projects, including technical fishways, nature-like fishways, and other structures associated with hydropower facilities
Performing structural design and/or hydraulic analysis in collaboration with other engineering disciplines in support of fisheries engineering projects
Qualification
Required
A licensed Professional Engineer (or commitment to becoming one)
BS or BSc
Minimum of 6 years' experience in fisheries engineering or a closely related field
Experience designing structural components and/or performing hydraulic analysis as part of a multi-discipline team
Experience developing a design in consultation with other disciplines
Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States
Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license
Must possess and maintain a PE (or be committed to getting licensed within a year)
Preferred
Previous experience with fisheries engineering work
Knowledge of fisheries engineering guidelines
Understanding of structural design standards and codes
Hydraulic design principles
Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes for fisheries engineering projects
Construction experience
Fish hatchery experience
Nature-like fishway experience
Design drawing development
Experience with Revit, MEP, or AutoCAD
Experience collaborating with regulators and biologists
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus Program
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
10 Floating Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Short-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Employee Ownership
Company
Kleinschmidt Associates
Kleinschmidt Associates is a renewables & environment company that offers engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Timothy Oakes
President/CEO
Recent News
2025-10-24
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