Fish Passage & Water Infrastructure Engineer - Environmental Engineer

Position: Fish Passage & Water Infrastructure Engineer - Environmental Engineer 2 - Permanent - 2026-05841
Title
- Fish Passage & Water Infrastructure Engineer

Classification
- Environmental Engineer 2

Job Status
- Full-Time / Permanent

WDFW Program
- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) - Engineering Division

Duty Station
- Olympia, Washington - Thurston County

Hybrid/Telework
- While this position may offer a telework option, the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station as needed.

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

Fish passage restoration - Photo Credit: WDFW

Join our team as an Environmental Engineer and help support projects that directly advance WDFW's mission to protect and preserve Washington's fish, wildlife, and ecosystems.

This position provides environmental engineering support for the restoration of existing facilities and the design and construction of new infrastructure that supports fish supplementation, water distribution, fish passage, wildlife viewing, recreational water access, and other department needs.

In this role, you will apply your engineering knowledge and technical skills to develop preliminary and final designs, cost estimates, feasibility studies, plans, and specifications. You will use civil, structural, hydraulic, and environmental engineering principles to design and support the construction of hydraulic structures and infrastructure projects that help improve habitat, enhance public access, and advance conservation efforts across Washington.

What to Expect:

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Fish Passage & Water Infrastructure Engineer will,

Design/Manage Engineering Projects:

* Under direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, prepare preliminary engineering designs, cost estimates, feasibility studies, final engineering designs, plans and specifications utilizing technical design and analysis skills in civil, structural, hydraulic and environmental engineering to support the Department's mission.

* Review and approve detailed engineering plans and specifications, site plans, engineering reports and operation and maintenance of environmental systems.

* Provide engineering expertise to the review and evaluation of proposal or existing environmental permits and permit applications.

Manage Public Works (PW) Contracts and Architects/Engineers (A/E) Contracts:

* Administer and act as the Department's representative for PW Contracts for construction and A/E contracts for design of Department capital construction projects.

Create and Manage Budgets:

* Develop and monitor project budgets.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Setting, including hazards:

This position is approximately 70% office-based and 30% field-based. Field work may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow. Work in rough terrain, along riverbanks, on slippery slopes, and across uneven surfaces. This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours may occasionally exceed the standard schedule, particularly during the construction season.

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 30% of travel is required. Travel may include trips to field locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1 - All of the following:

* An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate.

* Bachelor's degree in sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, electrical, structural, or a closely related engineering field.

* Two (2) years of engineering experience.

Option 2 - All of the following:

* An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate.

* Master's degree in sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, electrical, structural, or a closely related engineering field.

* One (1) year of engineering experience.

Option 3 - All of the following:

* An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate.

* Six (6) years of professional engineering experience in sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical,  environmental, chemical, mechanical, electrical, structural, or a closely related engineering field.

Note:

Please upload a copy of your current, valid Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate with your application. Please omit or redact any personally identifiable information (e.g., Social Security number).

Qualifying engineering experience must include work in the following areas:

* Applying the principles and practices of engineering.

* Applying physical and biological sciences as related to engineering.

* Interpreting and applying laws and regulations governing environmental issues.

* Evaluating technical engineering data and computations.

* Developing designs involving engineering theory and judgment.

* Planning, promoting, and administering engineering projects.

* Writing engineering reports.

Certifications/Licenses:

* Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the…