Assistant/Staff Restoration Engineer

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consulting & Engineering is currently seeking an Assistant/Staff Restoration Engineer with a passion for stream/wetland restoration and geomorphology. We are looking for an Engineer who can contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practice in Charlotte, NC, as well as support SWCA’s ecological restoration projects throughout the entire U.S. The ideal candidate will have experience in stream, wetland, and tidal marsh restoration and coastal/living shoreline design projects, and should have a solid understanding of applied hydraulics, hydrology, and geomorphology. Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS is a plus.

This position will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the flexibility to work remotely. The position will entail travel on occasion to assess project sites, collect field data, and meet with clients. Travel will be about 30% of the time. This is a full-time, permanent, hourly, benefits eligible position.

What you will accomplish

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Conduct field work to assess existing site conditions, assess reference reach sites, and perform geomorphic surveys
• Participate in the engineering design, reporting, and development of construction plans for restoration of rivers, wetlands, and tidal marshes
• Conduct engineering analyses to support the development of restoration designs
• Write clear and concise technical documentation of engineering analyses
• Develop project management skills
• Represent SWCA and continue your professional development at industry conferences
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Biological Engineering, Civil, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering)
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and analysis software
• Up to one year of experience in ecosystem restoration
• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Experience developing ecological restoration design construction plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in ecosystem restoration design
• Master’s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree).
• Professional Engineering (PE) license

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing 100% employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental science firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

An employee in this Charlotte, NC based position can expect an hourly rate of $25.00–$32.50 for the Assistant Staff Restoration Engineer role and an hourly rate of $28.50-$37.00 for the Staff Restoration Engineer role. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.  Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

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Seniority Level

Associate

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