Senior Fish Passage Engineer

Senior Fisheries (Passage) Engineer

Stantec is seeking a Senior Fisheries (Passage) Engineer to support our water resources, dams and hydropower infrastructure projects through our Bellevue, Washington or Portland, Oregon offices with a hybrid work schedule option.

The position works collaboratively with project teams in Stantec’s Energy & Resources and Water Business Operating Units to support the service needs of our clients—primarily on local and regional projects, occasionally on national and potentially international projects. Whether through design and construction of new facilities or improving the design, operation, safety and efficiencies of existing projects, the focus of the role is to serve as a senior technical lead or resource to engage our highly skilled team of engineers in the technical execution of fish screening and fish passage infrastructure at water intakes, dams, spillways, and hydropower facilities.

• Serve as Senior Technical Resource, Technical Lead and/or Engineer of Record for fish passage and screening infrastructure for water resources, dams and hydropower projects, with responsibility for leading and/or reviewing projects.
• Provide subject‑matter expert (SME) and technical advisory leadership for fisheries infrastructure for water resources, dams and hydropower projects.
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on‑time delivery, technical quality, and adherence to budget.
• Act as the project's fisheries engineering technical point of contact with clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and direct developing professionals to guide their execution of work and career development objectives.
• Manage and review team’s work, providing technical guidance on design approaches and challenges.
• Perform quality management on technically complex projects and function as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
• Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective action.
• Ensure work is executed safely and promote health and safety both within the office and on job sites.
• Support business development activities by understanding market conditions, revenue potential, key clients, and competitors.
• Assist in developing and implementing regional, country, and client marketing strategies to grow market position and penetration in selected geographies (initial focus on the Pacific Northwest and California).
• Assist with development of technical approaches and other material for Statements of Qualification, Proposals, and Professional Services Agreements with associated scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, earning their confidence and becoming a trusted advisor.

• Experience in the planning, design, and construction of fish passage and screening engineering facilities associated with dams, spillways, intakes, outlet works, and hydroelectric power plants.
• Good technical knowledge of fish passage/transport, collection, and screening facilities.
• Skilled technical leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations.
• Skilled at inspiring, motivating, and holding team accountable for delivery of innovative design solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ability to make timely decisions and develop others to do so.
• Knowledge of technical requirements of national, state, and local codes, standards, and permitting requirements related to fish passage and screening engineering.
• Ability to develop unique design solutions to fit client needs with a sound understanding of overall goals, objectives, and costs to clients.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution. Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of professional experience in fish passage and screening engineering for water resources, dams, and hydropower projects.
• Existing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and/or California professional engineer…