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RH2 Engineering Staff Engineer (Entry Level) in Richland, Washington
RH2 is currently seeking an Entry-level to Associate level Staff Engineer in our Richland, WA office. If you are a detail-oriented engineer and thrive on thinking critically to solve complex problems, working in a collaborative team environment, providing exceptional client service, managing a diverse workload while creating technically accurate deliverables, we encourage you to apply and join our talented team.
About the Job
As a Staff Engineer, you will be working and collaborating with other RH2 team members in the planning, designing and construction of water and wastewater facility projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned):
Learning to use professional concepts
Collects data and gathers information or documents
Performs basic computations or analyses
Observes project activities
Prepares base maps from survey drawings
Performs basic field observations with supervision from Project Engineer/Project Manager
Updates engineering reports, drawings, figures, and other visual aids based on reviews provided by Project Engineer/Project Manager
Gains on-the-job training and experience with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, GIS, MathCAD, Finite Element Analysis, hydraulic modeling programs, Rocscience, and/or Civiltech AllPile and Shoring Suite
Applies company policies and procedures
Works collaboratively both in-person and remotely with teams in multiple offices
Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Internship experience in similar environment is highly preferred
Strong desire to work in public sector consulting with focus on water, wastewater, transportation, irrigation, and stormwater planning and design projects
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to respond and adapt to changing project needs and schedules
Ability to work on multiple projects and with multiple Project Managers at the same time
This position has no ongoing employee supervisory responsibilities.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
Ability to obtain Engineer-In-Training certification within 1 year required; completed Engineer‑In‑Training certification highly preferred
Ability to obtain P.E. license with 4 to 5 years of experience
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of:
Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred at an intermediate skill level
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, MathCAD, Finite Element Analysis, hydraulic modeling, Rocscience, and/or Civiltech AllPile and Shoring Suite software experience is a plus but not required
PDF editing software experience is a plus but not required
Compensation
Individual compensation will vary within the following range based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position $34.00-$44.00. RH2 values our employees' work/life balance and compensates overtime for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week.
Our benefits package includes:
Health benefits include medical (3 options), dental (2 options), and vision (1 option) with employer paid premiums paid at 100% for employee only base plans and buy-up options available. Dependent coverage is subsidized with discretion.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with an annual discretionary employer contribution
401k retirement plan available to contribute with first pay. A discretionary employer match upon meeting eligibility requirements.
Group Term Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability premiums paid by employer
Defined contribution retirement benefits include profit-sharing and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with eligibility requirements
9 paid holidays
4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
Company issued cell phone benefit
RH2 is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals; including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. RH2 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.