Fisheries Engineer (Senior Level)

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Senior Fisheries Engineer to lead fish passage projects and manage people, projects, and client relationships from our Halifax, Nova Scotia office. If you are interested in using your engineering background to work on important projects that make a real difference, then this may be the job for you. An ideal candidate would enjoy the challenge of combining sound engineering fundamentals with creative thinking to solve unique problems.

Salary: $106,846 - $160,281 annually (based on experience)

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer with a BS, BSc or BEng and a minimum of 10 years' experience in fisheries or a closely related field. Previous experience with fisheries project work is preferred, but candidates with a structural, civil, or hydraulic background who are interested in focusing on the fish passage and fish hatchery design fields would be considered.

Knowledgeable: Knowledge of standards and codes applicable to fisheries engineering and related disciplines is required. The candidate should have experience working with clients, agencies, and contractors during planning and construction of projects. Familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes for fisheries engineering projects in Canadian and United States markets is a plus.

Project Manager: Experience with project management, business development, and client management including management of multiple projects concurrently is desirable. The successful candidate will have experience managing a project team. Experience with managing multi-discipline projects is a plus.

Relationship-focused: Passion for mentoring junior-level staff and being part of a cohesive team. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Ability to establish long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in Canada and able to acquire authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.
• Preference is given to applicants in Nova Scotia, but other provinces will also be considered.

About the Position

Typical duties of this position include serving a foundational role on multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and scientists in the delivery of fish passage projects. Tasks include performing and/or managing structural, civil, and hydraulic design tasks in support of fisheries engineering projects. The successful candidate will join a team of technical professionals working on fisheries, hydropower, renewable energy, and ecological restoration projects in Canada and in the United States. The successful candidate will be supported and mentored by our senior engineering advisors and principal engineers in the fields of fish passage, fish hatcheries, and related facilities design while incorporating the skills of structural, civil, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended healthcare, dental, life and AD&D, and weekly indemnity insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) with matching
• 10 Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.