Engineer in Training (EIT)

Exciting opportunity for an Engineer in Training to join our River Assessment and Design Lab in Boise, ID! This full-time position will support our river restoration design and monitoring projects through data collection, analysis, and the development of technical design drawings and graphics using AutoCAD/ArcGIS. Experience in hydrology and hydraulics, drafting and engineering design, GIS, and/or geomorphology highly desired. If you have experience with CAD, GIS, hydrology, and a passion for environmental conservation, we encourage you to apply!

HOW TO APPLY: https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform data collection and analyses related to streamflow hydrology and hydraulics, sediment transport, and topographic data.
• Provide technical support for engineering design and analysis of riverine systems.
• Support the development of design drawings, maps, cross sections, long profiles, and other graphics using AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS to convey habitat restoration designs.
• Collaborate on production of technical reports concisely describing project background, methodologies, and results.
• Support hydrologic and hydraulic analysis including data synthesis and model development (including HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, HSPF, and others).
• Attend and present at scientific meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Hydraulics, Geomorphology or Civil Engineering, or an equivalent field and 0-2 years of related experience.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) license and certification.
• Direct experience in CAD and/or GIS with a strong desire to learn more.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated skills in data collection, management, and analysis, developing graphs and communicating project methods and findings in presentations and reports.
• Demonstrated competency for technical writing and communication.
• Ability to track, manage, and prioritize workload and clearly communicate progress and status of tasks to project managers.
• Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with topographic survey methods such as Bathymetric Surveying, Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS and/or Total Station.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic models such as HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, HSPF, or other 1-D / 2D models.
• Experience in ArcGIS or QGIS including acquiring and processing geospatial data, cartography, and geospatial analysis relevant to river and watershed analysis.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be comfortable working in the aquatic environment including working from a boat platform, swimming and wading in rivers, streams, and lakes.
• Must be able to work effectively and drive safely in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rain, fog, and smoky conditions.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Possible long periods of computerized data analysis in an office environment.
• Flexible hours (including weekends and evenings) and travel to remote areas for 2-3 days at a time.

ABOUT CRAMER FISH SCIENCES: We are a fisheries research consulting firm serving throughout the Pacific States and Idaho. We are a growing, employee-owned company whose mission is to rigorously apply scientific methods to afford our clients innovative, scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. Our team achieves this through effective and unbiased data collection, insightful analysis and interpretation, and clear communications and publication of results in scientific journals.

COMPENSATION: $60,000 – $80,000 per year (depending upon experience).

ESOP: CFS is a 100% employee-owned company. Our employee stock option plan (ESOP) is a qualified defined contribution plan. Our target ESOP contribution is 5%. Eligibility is after one year of service with an entry date of Jan 1 or July 1.

DEI: Diversifying our profession is a vital and on-going journey and we are committed to fostering a culture that embraces and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: Cramer Fish Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.