DEA’s Bellevue, WA Office Is Currently Hiring a Water Resources Project Designer To Support Major Projects In Our Puget Sound Region. This Position Will Support a Variety Of Assignments Related To Habitat Restoration, Fish Passage, Floodplain Analysis, And Stormwater Management. Typical Water Resource Projects May Include

• Stormwater facility design
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design
• Culvert and bridge hydraulics
• Stream, wetland, and habitat restoration design
• Feasibility studies and master plans
• Engineering and construction plans, specifications, and estimates

It will be the responsibility of the position to perform engineering design and to provide a high-quality product to DEA’s current and future clients.
Position Responsibilities

• Work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and contribute to the growth of our Water Resources group.
• Responsible for planning and design of a wide range of water resources systems and facilities including hydraulic analysis for stream crossings and evaluating for fish passage and scour. Responsibilities also include evaluation and design for stormwater and surface water management systems. Design responsibilities are completed under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.
• As a stormwater management designer, collaborate with a team of support professionals, including but not limited to drafters, other EIT’s, GIS technicians, and technical editors. Responsibilities also include active management of task-specific scope, schedule and budget.
• Utilize a developing knowledge of local, state, and federal stormwater management designs standards.
• Prepare supporting design documentation, including reports and technical memorandums.
• Develop solutions to design problems.
• Create and managing electronic document file structure, naming convention in accordance with company standards.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Drafters to set-up and manage construction drawings and design documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering or related field
• Engineer-in-Training certification or has passed the FE exam within the next 6 months
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 0-4 years of experience collecting data, completing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, writing reports, and preparing design drawings for water resource design, stream restoration, and fish passage projects
• Experience in Microstation/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheet experience/proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• GIS experience related to design analysis
• Experience with Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, Autodesk Civil3D, CivilStorm, SWMM, HSPF, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), SMS/SRH-2D, ArcGIS, and HY-8
• Technical memorandum and report writing skills
• Experience designing in or around streams and wetlands

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$100,000 based on experience