Water Resources Engineer - Fisheries

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In this role you will be supporting fisheries projects ranging from fish passage, water crossings, stream restoration, fish screening, and structures. HDR has an amazing fisheries group with a long-standing history of technical excellence. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is looking to grow their knowledge, as well as excited to mentor and train junior staff. We'll count on you to:

• Provide project engineering and task management
• Collect, assimilate, and present data in reports, memos, and public forums
• Conduct field assessments of streams, wetlands, and estuaries
• Produce design calculations and clearly document design decisions in technical reports
• Produce design plans, specifications, and engineering cost estimates
• Work independently in addition to planning, organizing and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians
• Conduct complex hydraulic and hydrologic modeling
• Evaluate sediment mobility and bridge scour
• Develop habitat complexity designs, including LWM layout and details. Evaluate stability of LWM structures
• Conduct floodplain delineation studies in accordance with FEMA and local floodplain guidelines and regulation
• Perform other duties as needed

• MS degree
• A minimum of 3 years experience in water resources engineering projects
• Experience with HEC-1, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GEO-RAS, storm drain system analysis

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

{Seattle/Bellevue/Everett, WA}: $90,972–$129,960
{Gig Harbor, WA}: $83,391–$119,130
{Olympia, WA}: $79,934.40–$
{Spokane, WA}: $79,934.40–$

Primary

Location:

United States‑Washington‑Seattle

Other Locations:
United States‑Washington‑Everett, United States‑Washington‑Spokane, United States‑Washington‑Olympia, United States‑Washington‑Bellevue, United States‑Washington‑Gig Harbor

Industry: Water

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Fisheries

Job Posting:
Aug 21, 2025