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Tetra Tech, Inc. Project Engineer - Fisheries - 20000003143 in Seattle, Washington
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 e