Schnabel Engineering · 7 hours ago
Project Civil/Aquaculture Engineer
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expSchnabel Engineering is an employee-owned professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical and environmental solutions. They are seeking a Mid-level Civil/Aquaculture Engineer to support their Boise office, focusing on the evaluation and design of fish facilities and hydraulic structures.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Analyze and design components related to aquaculture facilities (fish hatcheries, upstream and downstream fish passage, fish screens, etc.), including scoping and leading engineering evaluation and design tasks in one’s specific area of technical expertise
Lead hatchery design quality control efforts, including working to further develop existing design standards
Perform inspections of fish facilities and provide detailed assessment reports of conditions
Assist in the preparation of complete engineering plans and specifications to be part of construction documents
Work as a team member within the Boise office and across other Schnabel offices to effectively balance workload among available resources
Develop and maintain a group of relationship-oriented clients that provide a continuous source of work for the firm
Work with business development and branch staff to effectively respond to requests for proposals or presentation of qualifications in other forums
Perform management duties related to obtaining signed contracts, verification of time sheets, reviewing and approving invoices, developing, and tracking project schedules and budgets
Manage projects through investigation, design, and construction
Manage and mentor junior engineers, commensurate with experience level
Periodic travel will be required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree focused in civil or mechanical engineering, from an ABET-accredited institution is required
5+ years of relevant work experience in Civil, Water Resources, Mechanical and/or Structural Engineering around fish facilities
Ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience in the design, layout, and evaluation of fish hatcheries and aquaculture facilities
Experience developing system-wide hatchery plans and knowledge of hatchery facility construction techniques and maintenance needs
Ability to manage simultaneous tasks and multi-discipline projects throughout the full project cycle
Experience preparing and reviewing construction drawings and technical specifications for bidding and construction
Experience working with owners and contractors during the construction phases of a project
Willingness and ability to travel and perform field work
A strong work ethic and the desire to perform professionally at a high level
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Include a cover letter with your resume articulating why you are interested in joining Schnabel and our Boise office
Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, credit check
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred
Master's degree in civil engineering or a secondary degree in biology or aquatic-related fields
Experience with Tribal, State, Federal and private fishery program managers
Experience with Bluebeam, Mathcad, AutoCAD, and/or Revit
Experience with biological programming, RAS/PRAS, water resource infrastructure, water conveyance, various approaches to fish rearing, mechanical hatchery components, civil grading, and aeration systems
Experience in consulting engineering
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Company
Schnabel Engineering
Schnabel Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes geotechnical and tunnel engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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Walter Rabe
President / CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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