Jacobs & Associates - Boise, ID

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Hybrid - Boise, ID
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

McMillen is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Fish Hatcheries to join our team in Boise, Idaho. This role involves collaborating with a diverse group of engineers, including civil, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and structural specialists, to work on various water resource and fisheries-related projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing fish collection facilities, fish passage systems, fish screening, acclimation facilities, pump stations, and aquaculture water treatment systems. The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for the civil design aspects of these facilities, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, within scope, budget, and schedule. Effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and the design team is crucial for success in this role. The position requires a strong background in aquaculture engineering or hatchery design, with a minimum of 12-15 years of relevant experience. The preferred locations for this position include Seattle, Boise, Denver, Sacramento, or Portland, but remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on the candidate's experience. The Senior Civil Engineer will perform civil engineering design focused on fisheries-related infrastructure applications, lead cross-discipline teams, conduct site investigations, develop construction documents, and support the permitting process. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, providing construction engineering support, and managing project budgets and proposals.

Responsibilities

  • Perform civil engineering design with a focus on fisheries related infrastructure applications, including hatcheries, upstream and downstream fish passage, stream restoration, fish collection facilities and other water resource facilities.
  • Lead a cross-discipline team of engineers to design fish hatcheries and water resources structures.
  • Perform site investigations and/or inspections and provide detailed assessment reports of conditions.
  • Develop construction documents (plans and specifications).
  • Perform and/or supervise cost estimating on schematic, preliminary, and final design phases.
  • Support development of permit documents to meet federal, state and local permitting requirements.
  • Coordinate upland and bathymetric surveying and geotechnical investigations.
  • Develop design calculations, technical memorandums, and design document reports.
  • Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Provide construction engineering support and management.
  • Develop engineering fee proposals, track project budgets, and conduct monthly invoice review.
  • Support and provide guidance to CAD technicians as part of design drawing development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University; Master's degree preferred.
  • 12+ years of experience in civil and hydraulic engineering, with demonstrated experience in aquaculture techniques, fish health issues and appropriate treatment strategies, hatchery operations and project management.
  • PE Required; NCEES registration preferred.
  • Considerable knowledge of hatchery facility construction and maintenance requirements and techniques.
  • Extensive experience with design, layout, and specifications related to aquaculture projects.
  • Considerable knowledge developing bio-programs, water and space requirements, and hatchery bio-security.
  • Demonstrated experience with cold water, cool water, warm water and recirculating aquaculture.
  • Understanding and experience with water resource infrastructure including fishery related projects, water conveyance, storm water networks, civil grading, water treatment, wastewater treatment and pump stations.
  • Experience developing individual or system-wide hatchery plans.
  • Considerable knowledge and demonstrated experience with invasive species and methods for excluding or minimizing impacts: zebra mussels, Asian carp.
  • Experience with Tribal, State and Federal fish and wildlife program managers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to create reports and prepare detailed calculation packages.
  • AutoCAD civil 3D experience preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze complex data, calculate mathematical problems, produce technical reports and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of codes and standards related to civil design.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Disability
  • FSA
  • EAP
  • 401(k) and match
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Opportunity for Stock Ownership
  • Wellness Reimbursement
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