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Mid level professional engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own project scopes end to end, make design decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior team members through technical challenges. Positions cover on-site, hybrid, and remote settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Food & Beverage, with TKDA, CPH, and Horrocks actively hiring at this level now.
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Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work.
As a Stream Design Engineer, you will play a key role in restoring rivers, streams, and fish passage systems throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. You'll lead the planning and design of stream restoration and aquatic habitat projects that improve ecological function while meeting transportation, permitting, and infrastructure needs.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Lead the planning, analysis, and design of stream restoration, fish passage, and river engineering projects.
- Develop hydraulic and hydrologic analyses for stream crossings, culverts, bridges, and restoration projects.
- Design natural channel systems, stream grading, bank stabilization, and habitat enhancement features.
- Prepare designs utilizing large woody material, engineered log jams, bioengineering techniques, and other natural infrastructure solutions.
- Perform scour evaluations, sediment transport analyses, floodplain evaluations, backwater modeling, and channel stability assessments.
- Coordinate environmental permitting requirements with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Prepare engineering reports, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting technical documentation.
- Serve as Engineer of Record for stream restoration and hydraulic design projects when appropriate.
- Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to contractor questions, reviewing submittals, conducting site visits, and assisting with design modifications.
- Coordinate with transportation engineers, environmental scientists, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and public agencies throughout project delivery.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development and proposal efforts.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or the ability to obtain Washington licensure.
- 5+ years of experience designing stream restoration, river engineering, fish passage, or hydraulic engineering projects.
- Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HY-8, or similar tools.
- Experience preparing construction plans and specifications for stream restoration or water resources projects.
- Working knowledge of Washington permitting processes, environmental regulations, and agency coordination.
- Strong understanding of fluvial geomorphology, channel stability, sediment transport, and aquatic habitat restoration principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering projects for WSDOT, Washington State agencies, Tribal governments, counties, municipalities, or federal agencies.
- Experience with fish passage correction projects.
- Familiarity with Washington stream restoration and fish passage design guidance.
- Experience supporting construction of stream restoration projects.
- Experience with large woody material (LWM) design and installation.
- Proficiency with OpenRoads, Civil 3D, GIS, or related engineering software.
- Certified or willing to obtain Washington stream restoration and scour-related training as project needs require.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.
Why would a candidate want this job?
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrocks.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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Mid Level Professional Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level professional engineer job?
Position your application around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led a phase, resolved a technical problem independently, or delivered a measurable outcome. Recruiters at this level want evidence that you can operate with less supervision than a junior hire. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility, the tools you used, and the results your work produced.
Which companies hire mid level professional engineers?
Companies hiring mid level professional engineers right now include TKDA, CPH, and Horrocks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of large infrastructure firms, mid-size specialty engineering consultancies, and industrial manufacturers that need engineers who can carry projects with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level professional engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by discipline. About 56% of mid level professional engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common than fully remote for roles that involve field inspections, lab work, or on-site coordination. Design, review, and project management tasks tend to be the most flexible.
How do I move up to a mid level professional engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Engineers who grow into mid level roles typically deepen expertise in a specific discipline, take on projects where they drive decisions rather than execute instructions, earn their PE license where applicable, and accumulate a record of delivering work on schedule with measurable technical impact.
Which industries hire the most mid level professional engineers?
Mid Level professional engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the mid level because they rely on engineers who can manage project complexity, apply specialized technical knowledge, and reduce the supervisory burden on senior staff across ongoing capital or infrastructure programs.