KPFF Consulting Engineers
Overview
Senior Water Resource Engineer
– KPFF Seattle Transportation Team KPFF Seattle’s Transportation Team focuses on designing infrastructure that moves people and connects communities across the region. We work on a wide range of transit and transportation projects, including roadway and trail improvements, fish passage enhancements, and major infrastructure efforts throughout the Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest. Located in downtown Seattle, this position supports transportation projects and associated hydraulic elements, primarily stormwater and fish passage design. The role involves utilizing expertise in water resources engineering on projects from early planning through design, permitting, and construction, with responsibilities to deliver high-quality engineering products to clients.
Position Responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with clients in the public sector on all phases of transportation projects.
Perform stormwater related design, analysis, and report generation for roadways, bridges, airports, and related transportation infrastructure.
Provide detailed engineering calculations for design of stormwater and fish passage facilities.
Create hydrologic and hydraulic models.
Design water resources systems including hydraulic analysis for stream crossings and evaluation for fish passage and scour.
Apply knowledge of fish passage and stormwater management design standards (local, state, and federal).
Develop stormwater, stream, and conveyance designs and associated grading in AutoCAD Civil 3D using 3D surfaces and pipe networks.
Interface with clients and public agencies as needed; coordinate with teammates for timely project execution.
Qualifications
Minimum 7+ years of experience in design, planning, and implementation of stormwater and hydraulic elements on transportation projects (H&H design).
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Engineering in Training certification.
Experience with stormwater conveyance, flow control, water quality treatment, and low impact development BMPs.
Project experience with fish passage design, including H&H modeling, culvert design, stream restoration, and related civil design.
Experience with Washington State stormwater design manuals (DOE SWMMWW, WSDOT HRM, WSDOT Hydraulic Manual, WDFW Crossing Guidelines).
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (MGSFlood, WWHM, Stormshed 3G, HEC-RAS).
H&H design calculations including conveyance sizing, basin hydrology, culvert sizing, and scour calculations.
Experience creating construction plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates.
Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong communication skills for coordination with clients and team members.
Professional work ethic and appropriate professional image.
Physical Demands
Office setting with occasional field visits including walking on varied terrain.
Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
Travel to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary for this role is competitive and determined based on experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. We offer performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. During the interview process, detailed information about the overall compensation package and benefits will be provided.
Benefits Provided
401K with employer contributions
Medical, dental (no-premium option), and vision insurance (no-premium option)
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contributions
Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
Employee Assistance Program
Group life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time
Paid jury duty, family leave, and travel insurance
Subsidized ORCA transit pass
Company and Equal Opportunity Information KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information as required. KPFF is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, or any other protected basis.
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Senior Water Resource Engineer
– KPFF Seattle Transportation Team KPFF Seattle’s Transportation Team focuses on designing infrastructure that moves people and connects communities across the region. We work on a wide range of transit and transportation projects, including roadway and trail improvements, fish passage enhancements, and major infrastructure efforts throughout the Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest. Located in downtown Seattle, this position supports transportation projects and associated hydraulic elements, primarily stormwater and fish passage design. The role involves utilizing expertise in water resources engineering on projects from early planning through design, permitting, and construction, with responsibilities to deliver high-quality engineering products to clients.
Position Responsibilities
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with clients in the public sector on all phases of transportation projects.
Perform stormwater related design, analysis, and report generation for roadways, bridges, airports, and related transportation infrastructure.
Provide detailed engineering calculations for design of stormwater and fish passage facilities.
Create hydrologic and hydraulic models.
Design water resources systems including hydraulic analysis for stream crossings and evaluation for fish passage and scour.
Apply knowledge of fish passage and stormwater management design standards (local, state, and federal).
Develop stormwater, stream, and conveyance designs and associated grading in AutoCAD Civil 3D using 3D surfaces and pipe networks.
Interface with clients and public agencies as needed; coordinate with teammates for timely project execution.
Qualifications
Minimum 7+ years of experience in design, planning, and implementation of stormwater and hydraulic elements on transportation projects (H&H design).
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Engineering in Training certification.
Experience with stormwater conveyance, flow control, water quality treatment, and low impact development BMPs.
Project experience with fish passage design, including H&H modeling, culvert design, stream restoration, and related civil design.
Experience with Washington State stormwater design manuals (DOE SWMMWW, WSDOT HRM, WSDOT Hydraulic Manual, WDFW Crossing Guidelines).
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (MGSFlood, WWHM, Stormshed 3G, HEC-RAS).
H&H design calculations including conveyance sizing, basin hydrology, culvert sizing, and scour calculations.
Experience creating construction plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates.
Working proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong communication skills for coordination with clients and team members.
Professional work ethic and appropriate professional image.
Physical Demands
Office setting with occasional field visits including walking on varied terrain.
Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
Travel to project sites or client meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
Compensation and Benefits The base salary for this role is competitive and determined based on experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate is $120,000 - $150,000 annually. We offer performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. During the interview process, detailed information about the overall compensation package and benefits will be provided.
Benefits Provided
401K with employer contributions
Medical, dental (no-premium option), and vision insurance (no-premium option)
Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contributions
Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA options
Employee Assistance Program
Group life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time
Paid jury duty, family leave, and travel insurance
Subsidized ORCA transit pass
Company and Equal Opportunity Information KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide Form I-9 information as required. KPFF is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, or any other protected basis.
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