Hydrologic and Hydraulic Staff Engineer — Entry-Level

Job overview

The Hydrologic and Hydraulic Staff Engineer — Entry-Level role is hybrid in Portland, OR, with other existing Kleinschmidt office locations also considered; remote applicants with relevant experience may be considered. Pay is $70,000–$90,000 per year, based on experience. Kleinschmidt is an employee-owned consulting firm specializing in hydropower, water resources and the natural environment. The engineer supports hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and project delivery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop designs and technical work for hydropower and river-restoration projects.

What you'll do

• Support project delivery from conceptual design through construction drawings
• conduct site visits and field data collection
• perform engineering calculations and analysis
• use H&H modeling software and GIS for design and spatial analysis
• review hydraulic modeling results
• prepare technical reports
• participate in client and stakeholder meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hydrologic and hydraulic engineer

entry-level

h&h engineering

hydropower

river restoration

water resources

portland or

hybrid

remote considered

hec-ras

hec-hms

gis

$70k–$90k

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus program
• medical, dental and vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• 10 paid floating holidays
• paid time off
• company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• paid parental leave
• tuition assistance
• employee ownership.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Hydrology and Hydraulics concentration is required; EIT certification is preferred. Must be willing to travel and hold a valid driver’s license. Remote applicants with relevant experience may be considered.

About the employer

Kleinschmidt Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.