Ecosystem Restoration Engineer

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consulting & Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking an Ecosystem Restoration Engineer with a passion for river restoration and geomorphology. We are looking for an engineer who can contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practice in Northern California, as well as support SWCA’s ecological restoration projects throughout the 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 would be a plus.

This position will be based in Northern California. Projects will include sites throughout the west including California, the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains, and support other project sites across the country. The position will entail travel on occasion to assess project sites, collect field data, and meet with clients.

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 (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering)
• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and analysis software
• 2 years of experience in ecosystem restoration
• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Experience developing ecological restoration design construction plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in ecosystem restoration design
• Master’s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree).
• California 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.

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Seniority Level

Associate

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