Fish Passage Engineer
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Fish Passage Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's
Stantec is seeking a Senior Fisheries (Passage) Engineer to support our water resources, dams and hydropower infrastructure projects through our Bellevue, Washington or Portland, Oregon offices with a hybrid work schedule option. This position will work collaboratively with project teams in Stantec’s Energy & Resources and Water Business Operating Units to support the service needs of our clients – primarily on local and regional projects but occasionally on national, and potentially international projects. Whether through the design and construction of new facilities or improving the design, operation, safety and efficiencies of existing projects, the focus of the position will be serve as a senior technical lead or resource to engage our highly skilled team of engineers in the technical execution of fish screening and fish passage infrastructure at water intakes, dams, spillways, and hydropower facilities.
In the role, you will lead and/or be a senior technical resource in the technical execution of projects to ensure delivery, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will also develop, maintain, and enhance Stantec’s market profile, position, and brand imaging as it relates to our strategic plan. The Senior Fish Passage / Screening Engineer will shape and develop our talented multidisciplinary local team all while being an integral part of Stantec’s continued growth in the region and country.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Ability to serve as Senior Technical Resource, Technical Lead and/or Engineer of Record for fish passage and screening infrastructure for water resources, dams and hydropower projects with responsibility for leading and/or reviewing projects.
- Provide subject matter expert (SME) and technical advisory leadership for fisheries infrastructure for water resources, dams and hydropower projects.
- Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery, technical quality, and within budget.
- Serve as the project's fisheries engineering technical point of contact with clients, agencies, and others.:
- Mentor and direct developing professionals to guide their execution of work and their career development objectives.
- Manage and/or review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approaches and challenges.
- Perform quality management on technically complex projects and function as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
- Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions.
- Manage work so that it is executed in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites. WIN: Support Business Development Activities
- Have a clear understanding of the current and future market and business conditions, revenue and profit potential, major clients, and competitors in our active markets.