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Tetra Tech, Inc. Project Engineer, PE - Fisheries - 20000002696 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 location for this position is in Seattle, WA or Portland, OR but remote or hybrid arrangements will be considered depending on experience. The successful candidate will be a skilled Civil, Mechanical, or Structural engineer with a strong background in fisheries. They will offer technical expertise at the project level working on everything from conservation and enhancement hatcheries, 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 mechanical or water and wastewater treatment experience will be considered for in-house training in the fisheries discipline. Your Role
- Perform engineering design with a focus on fisheries related infrastructure such as hatcheries, fish passage systems, intakes, weirs, stream restoration, 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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, with a fisheries related background, Master's Degree preferred
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 evaluations, and experience with the development and incorporation of bio-security, bio-programming, and RAS/PRAS, is preferred
Experience with water treatment design and wastewater engineering is beneficial.
Experience with Tribal, State, and Federal fish and wildlife programs or private aquaculture associations is desired.
Strong leadership and managerial skills desired
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving re