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Water Resources/Fish Passage Design Engineer [1-3 yrs exp]
Water Resources/Fish Passage Design Engineer [1-3 yrs exp]ZipRecruiter • Lacey, WA, US
Water Resources / Fish Passage Design Engineer [1-3 yrs exp]

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

ZipRecruiter • Lacey, WA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an engineering design firm with a focus on innovative, sustainable solutions for the built environment. With over 60 years of experience and more than 1,400 professionals across 27 offices, KPFF emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, offering flexibility and generous benefits.

Join the KPFF Lacey team as an entry-level hydraulics & stream design engineer to develop design skills in a collaborative environment. This position provides opportunities to work on a diverse array of projects in a team setting, with strong mentorship from senior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with design tasks across projects such as bridge and culvert replacement, stream channel restoration, large woody material placement, and parks and recreation facilities.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stream assessments, scour and streambed stability analyses, and large woody material stability analyses.
  • Prepare construction drawings, site grading plans, technical reports, project specifications, and project cost estimates.
  • Review and submit permit applications; provide construction administration support.
  • Coordinate with design consultants, municipalities, contractors, and clients; participate in site visits and field inspections.

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree or higher in a related field
  • EIT certification
  • Experience or familiarity with HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D is highly desirable
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills; ability to deliver quality work

    • Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer, reviewing plans, or attending meetings
  • Occasional lifting of objects up to 15 lbs
  • Occasional field visits to project locations requiring walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain

    • Compensation

    The base salary range for this role is $74,000 - $93,000, determined by experience, education, and skills. KPFF offers performance-based bonuses and a full compensation package discussed during the interview process.

    Culture and Benefits

    KPFF Lacey focuses on a collaborative, positive environment that supports personal and professional growth. Our office size combines the resources of a large firm with the close atmosphere of a small office, enabling work on a variety of project types and sizes.

  • Medical Plan Options : Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) : Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Dental & Vision : Preventive care plus major 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 required
  • Insurance : Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully provided 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 growth opportunities and social events to foster relationships with clients and colleagues, supporting ongoing professional development.

    How to Apply

    Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, highlight relevant experience, what draws you to KPFF, and how this role aligns with your professional goals.

    KPFF participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected basis.

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