Project River Engineer

Project River Engineer – Geo Engineers Inc.

Location:

Boise, y range: $80,200–$113,000 annually. Travel may be required.

• Manage budget, schedule, and delivery of water resource projects, including river and habitat restoration, fish passage design, FEMA studies, natural channel conveyance design, and related projects.
• Lead and conduct field data collection for project objectives.
• Complete engineering analyses and calculations; develop conceptual and numeric models (hydraulic, hydrologic, ecohydraulic, sediment mobility, wood stability, etc.).
• Complete spatial analyses such as mapping, design surface preparation, and contour creation.
• Assist with business development, including client interface, proposal preparation, and budgeting.
• Collaborate with the team to develop project designs, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Support permitting efforts for regulatory authorization.
• Perform construction observation to help contractors interpret designs.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical guidance and training for junior staff and technicians.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience, including at least two years of project management experience (time counts toward experience requirements).
• Training and experience with standard 1‑dimensional hydraulic models (e.g., HEC‑RAS); preference for candidates with 2‑dimensional hydraulic modeling experience.
• Proficiency with CAD for design development (Civil3D/AutoCAD or Micro Station).
• Knowledge of environmental planning and regulations; familiarity with Pacific Northwest waterways desired.
• PE license required.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Must complete background check and reference check.
• Must participate in medical surveillance program.
• Ability to perform a wide range of physical activities and lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Able to perform consistent work on a PC.
• Ability to travel for short‑term and long‑term assignments as needed.
• Commit to conducting work safely, reporting hazards, participating in safety briefings, wearing appropriate safety equipment, and completing required health & safety training before fieldwork.

Geo Engineers offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, travel benefits for care not locally available, 401(k) with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and annual year‑end bonus subject to program eligibility.

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