Ecological Restoration Senior Project Engineer

KCI Technologies • Sparks, MD

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About The Position

KCI's Ecological Restoration and Resilience practice is seeking a motivated Senior Project Engineer to lead designs and support our growing team. Our practice is looking for individuals with experience in ecological restoration design, budget management, staff development, client interaction and project management for public and private sector clients. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with on site work Tuesday through Thursday in our Sparks, MD headquarters or in Fulton, MD office. Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee's have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years professional experience related to ecological restoration and stream assessment for natural and urbanized channels.
• Demonstrated understanding of fluvial geomorphology principles and processes and restoration methodologies for freshwater and tidal ecosystems.
• Experience performing geomorphic assessments and restoration design in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Ability to organize and write technical assessment and design reports documenting approach, findings, and recommendations.
• Ability to perform and document computations to inform and validate designs.
• Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD including ability to build 3D surfaces of existing and proposed conditions.
• Ability to prepare engineer's cost estimates and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a team environment, with individuals in other geographies.
• Ability to travel to job sites and perform field work in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform Hydrology & Hydraulics (H&H) analysis using TR-55 and TR-20; and 1D and 2D HEC-RAS or other programs accepted by regulatory agencies.
• Ability to perform and document Protocol computations for Sediment and Nutrient load reductions and equivalent impervious acre credits.
• Experience in State, Federal, and Local permitting.
• Experience in shoreline restoration.
• Experience in coastal restoration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Work with the Project Manager for successful project execution.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct several large and important projects or a project of major scope and importance.
• Potential to manage 1 to 3 direct reports.
• Assist in proposals, negotiations, and presentations.
• Work with all departments within the company to develop client relationships that lead to sustainable profitable revenue.
• Lead geomorphological assessments including non-datum survey; photo documentation; and sediment sampling.
• Develop conceptual designs and reports articulating alternatives and reflecting them via ArcGIS, MicroStation, or AutoCAD.
• Estimate credits based on the Bay Protocols for Urban Stream Restoration.
• Estimate functional feet and buffer credits using the Maryland Stream Mitigation Framework.
• Develop detailed engineering stream restoration designs including plans, reports, specifications, engineer's estimate.
• Oversee construction and post construction performance monitoring with associated asbuilt and monitoring report development.
• Use analytical skills necessary to solve complex problems both in a team setting and individually.
• Function efficiently with minimal guidance.
• Demonstrate independent work, organizational ability, regular communication, and time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Family friendly benefits.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Training, mentoring and resources for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree