[Hiring] Ecological Restoration Engineer @NV5

Role Description

The Ecological Restoration Group at NV5 is seeking a full-time, remote Ecological Restoration Engineer with 2+ years of experience and a strong proficiency in engineering analysis and design focused on rivers, streams, and wetlands. The successful candidate will work cooperatively on a multi-disciplinary design team and will be administratively responsible to the Ecological Restoration Director.

• Technically support the design and analysis of stream, river, and wetland restoration projects on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Utilize CAD software (including AutoCAD Civil 3D) for design, plan set preparation, and surface development.
• Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic analysis for design and permitting purposes, including analyzing observational data and developing models of existing and proposed conditions using software such as HEC-RAS.
• Develop design surfaces and quantity take-offs for restoration projects, including earthwork for cost estimating and developing bid schedules.
• Assist permit specialists with calculating impacts to natural resources.
• Develop technical specifications and special provisions according to state or federal standards (NCDOT, GDOT, USACE, etc.).
• Prepare technical narratives describing the basis of design and results of engineering analyses.
• Provide construction oversight, utilizing effective communication and decision-making with contractors and clients during project construction to ensure successful implementation.
• Maintain and track project schedules, deliver design deliverables on time and within budget, and effectively communicate and collaborate with the project team.
• Provide engineering expertise to clients ranging from federal, state, and local agencies, Tribal entities, non-profit organizations, and private landowners.
• Conduct all duties in strict accordance with NV5 handbook and policies, ensuring compliance with guidelines that promote inclusivity and non-discrimination.
• Be prepared to perform any other related work as directed by Project Managers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• BS in ecological engineering, civil engineering, or a related engineering field.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience, with a minimum of one year of experience working on river, stream, or other water resources related projects is preferred.
• Highly experienced Engineer-In-Training with the ability to obtain a PE within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in using hydraulic and hydrologic models, particularly HEC-RAS, or similar software applications.
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including drafting, plan set development, surface modeling, and grading.
• Hands-on experience with various field data collection techniques, such as site assessments, pebble counts, channel morphology measurements, and vegetation mapping.
• Competence with technical writing and technical communication.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision.
• Maintain consistent and effective work habits to make efficient use of time and resources.
• Superior organizational and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred, in field specific to ecological engineering, ecological restoration, fluvial geomorphology, or river science.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Experience in applied fluvial geomorphology, either through education or consulting experience working with/under an experienced fluvial geomorphologist.

Requirements

• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.