Drainage Engineer

Job Title: Drainage Engineer

Job Description

Join our water resources team as a Drainage Engineer, where you will contribute to habitat restoration, fish passage, floodplain analysis, and stormwater management for transportation projects. This role offers flexibility in location, with opportunities available in Spokane, WA, Tri-Cities, WA, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Boise, ID, or Pocatello, ID.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design a wide range of water resources systems and facilities, including hydraulic analysis for stream crossings and evaluating fish passage and scour.
• Evaluate and design stormwater and surface water management systems.
• Collaborate with a team of support professionals, including drafters, EITs, GIS technicians, and technical editors.
• Actively manage task-specific scope, schedule, and budget.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal design standards.
• Coach and mentor entry-level staff.
• Interface with clients and public agencies as needed.
• Assist in business development efforts, engage in professional organizations, and prepare proposals.

Essential Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 6 or more years of experience with hydrologic and hydraulic computer programs
• Experience leading project teams in collecting data, writing reports, and preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for hydraulic design

Additional Skills & 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

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three days in the office. Remote work is not an option. Enjoy a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, mentorship, and professional growth. Benefit from a supportive company culture with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Take advantage of employer-contributed Health Savings & Lifestyle Spending Accounts, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 9/80 flexible schedule (every other Friday off). Support for continuing education and training is also available, along with a Holistic Wellbeing Program.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $91500.00 - $158080.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Employer-contributed Health Savings & Lifestyle Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

9/80 flexible schedule (every other Friday off)

Support for continuing education and training

Holistic Wellbeing Program supporting your physical, emotional, financial, and community health

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Spokane,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

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