Senior Drainage Engineer
Engineering Inland Northwest- WA, ID
Direct Hire Dec 2, 2024
Engineering
DEA’s Inland Northwest Water Resources team is hiring for a Senior Drainage Engineer to work on a variety of assignments related to habitat restoration, fish passage, floodplain analysis, and storm water management for transportation projects. This position can be located in Spokane, WA, Tri-Cities, WA, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Boise, ID or Pocatello, ID.
Career development trajectories for this role include task management, project management, staff supervision, and group management. In-house and vendor-supplied training available for technical and managerial skills development.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
· Licensed Professional Engineer
· Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
· 6 or more years of experience applying hydrologic and hydraulic computer programs
· Experience leading project teams in collecting data, writing reports, and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for hydraulic design associated with bridge replacement, river restoration and highway/local roadway drainage projects
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with aquatic resource permits, transportation infrastructure, and construction support services
· Experience working with Irrigation Districts
· Experience with HEC-RAS and/or SMS:SRH2D
· Project management and business development experience is beneficial
Benefits:
Career development trajectories for this role include task management, project management, staff supervision, and group management. In-house and vendor-supplied training available for technical and managerial skills development.
Position Responsibilities:
- Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and contribute to the growth of our group.
- Plan and design of a wide range of water resources systems and facilities including hydraulic analysis for stream crossings and evaluating for fish passage and scour.
- Evaluation and design for stormwater and surface water management systems.
- Collaborate with a team of support professionals, including but not limited to drafters, EITs, GIS technicians, and technical editors. Responsibilities also include active management of Task specific scope, schedule and budget.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal designs standards.
- Coach and mentor entry level staff.
- Interface with clients and public agencies on an as-needed basis.
- Assistance in Business Development efforts (e.g. engagement in professional organizations and visibility efforts), preparing proposals and participating in interviews as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
· Licensed Professional Engineer
· Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
· 6 or more years of experience applying hydrologic and hydraulic computer programs
· Experience leading project teams in collecting data, writing reports, and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for hydraulic design associated with bridge replacement, river restoration and highway/local roadway drainage projects
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with aquatic resource permits, transportation infrastructure, and construction support services
· Experience working with Irrigation Districts
· Experience with HEC-RAS and/or SMS:SRH2D
· Project management and business development experience is beneficial
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
- Support for continuing education and training opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
- 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
- Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
- Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
- Potential salary range is $91,500-$158,080 depending on location and experience