Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Salary: $99,000-130,000

Craving projects that blend environmental savvy with community impact? Then join our dynamic team of civil engineers in the Inland Northwest!  

 

We're not just designing infrastructure – we're reimagining it. From revitalizing downtowns with low impact stormwater solutions and new pedestrian paths to restoring the habitats of endangered species alongside conservationists, we tackle diverse challenges with creativity and purpose. Just think of transforming and restoring the surrounding habitats of rivers and streams. 

 

We need team members who lead with vision, problem-solve, and champion our Core Values. All while building trust, fostering collaboration, and having fun along the way.  

 

The future of the Inland Northwest’s streams and rivers is bright, and we need you to help make projects across the region successful. Are you ready to join the team?  

 

This is more than just a job. It's a chance to be a trailblazer, an environmental champion, and an agent of positive change. Let's build something extraordinary, together.  

 

About You 

Our ideal candidate can envision the steps needed to accomplish and delegate civil engineering tasks. They think creatively and outside the box. We're hoping to find a supportive leader who prefers team success over individual glory.   

 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• 3 to 5+ years’ experience in civil engineering including open channel hydraulics, hydraulic modeling, and stream restoration 
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering 
• SRH-2D modeling or HEC-RAS modeling experience 
• Strong work ethic, sense of humor, and desire for team success 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and ability to lead others as the task lead 
• The ability to meet and work with diverse clients and bring in new work 

To thrive in this position, you may also have these qualifications: 

• Experience with bridge scour calculations, bank stabilization, design of large woody material (LWM), and fish passage. 
• Experience delivering projects for state transportation departments (WSDOT or ITD) and local agencies. 
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or able to obtain within six months  
• Familiar with GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley InRoads and OpenRoads 
• WSDOT Fish Passage and Stream Restoration Design Certification  

 

 

About the Role 

In this position, you’ll work with a highly collaborative team to:  

• Lead fieldwork to assess stream conditions, stream bed material composition, embankment stability, and lateral migration potential 
• Determine riverine and tidal hydrology 
• Perform hydraulic analyses and design  
• Design large woody material (LWM) structures 
• Evaluates LWM design stability with and without anchor systems  
• Perform floodplain, floodway, zero rise, scour analysis, and other hydraulic analyses 
• Support design-bid-build, design-build, and progressive design-build pursuits 
• Mentor young engineers and technical staff 

 

Location

This position will support our Spokane office either in-person or remotely from the Inland Northwest. Occasional travel may be required to project sites in eastern and central Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. 

 

About Osborn 

Osborn Consulting is an employee-owned consulting firm providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, and urban design on public projects across Washington state. The power of these public projects surrounds our daily lives, from the sidewalks we stroll to visit our neighborhood park, to the confidence in knowing our homes are safe from flooding when heavy rain comes. Our team develops strong foundations of trust with cities, counties, and agencies to achieve more resilient and more sustainable communities. 

 

We have grown strategically over the last 20 years from a firm of one to a team of more than 100 motivated, hard-working, and creative individuals. Working for Osborn provides you the chance to learn new skills, follow your passions, and have fun along the way! 

 

What We Offer 

• Competitive pay, medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan with matching, PTO/holiday pay, health and fitness stipend, commute support, and profit sharing.
• A collaborative and fun environment with idea-sharing, learning, and curiosity.
• Training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for growth within the company.

What We Value 

Our new team member will be someone who aligns with our core values of Professionalism & Responsibility, Collaboration & Creativity, Health & Well-Being, Laughter & Fun, Relationships & Respect, Growth & Exploration. 

  

Our Diversity and Inclusion 

OCI is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. 

  

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 425-451-4009. Please leave a message and a member of our People Operations team will return your call within three business days. Alternatively, an email may be sent to hr@osbornconsulting.com. “Applicant Accommodation” should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job. 

  

Osborn participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

 

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