Water Resources/Fish Passage Design Engineer [1-3 yrs exp]

Kpff Consulting Engineers • Lacey, WA

114d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Join the KPFF Lacey team as a motivated, energetic and passionate entry-level hydraulics & stream design engineer who is eager to develop design skills. This position will provide the opportunity for you to design a diverse array of projects in a team environment. Our engineers work in dynamic teams with open communication and strong support from senior-level mentors. We encourage decision-making at the closest level to the issue to most efficiently and effectively serve our clients and promote professional growth for our staff. This position provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects which include: Bridge and Culvert Replacement, Stream Channel Restoration, Large Woody Material Placement, and Parks and Recreation Facilities. We provide the opportunity for our engineers to take part in all aspects of the design process and look for candidates who want to be challenged and stretch outside their comfort zone.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree or higher
• EIT Certification (preferred)
• HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D experience is highly desirable
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills are essential
• Competency, accountability, and personal commitment to deliver quality work to our clients

Responsibilities

• Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling
• Stream Assessments
• Scour Analysis
• Streambed Stability Analysis
• Large Woody Material Stability Analysis
• Fish Passage Design
• Prepare construction drawings
• Site grading
• Prepare technical reports
• Prepare project specifications
• Prepare project cost estimates
• Review and submit permit applications
• Provide construction administration support
• Communicate with design consultants, municipalities, contractors, and clients
• Attend site visits

Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year's salary, plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.
• Professional Development: KPFF offers a number of growth opportunities and social events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree