Restoration Engineer - Whitefish, MT

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Whitefish, MT

13d•$35 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consulting is seeking a Project-Level Restoration Engineer with a passion for ecosystem restoration and water resource engineering. This role will focus on advancing our ecological restoration practice in Montana and potentially elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest, while also supporting projects across the U.S. This position will be based in our Whitefish, MT office. The ideal candidate will have experience in stream restoration, dam removal and fish passage design, with strong skills in applied hydraulics, hydrology, and geomorphology, as well as proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/hydraulic modeling. Candidates with civil site experience looking to transition to restoration work as their primary focus are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities will include occasional travel to project sites for field assessments, data collection, and client meetings. This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), in-office, hourly position. This position can be hired at the following levels: Assistant Project Restoration Engineer – Typically with at least 3 years of relevant experience and expertise. Associate Project Restoration Engineer – Typically with at least 5 years of relevant experience and expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering)
EI certification (Engineering Intern)
Three (3) years of ecosystem restoration design experience.
Ability to travel on short-term overnight efforts to collect field data and meet with clients, up to 10% of the time.
Experience with HEC-RAS and other hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and analysis software.
Experience developing ecological restoration design construction plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Nice To Haves

P.E. certification (Professional Engineer)
At least five (5) years of professional experience in ecosystem design.
Experience managing primary tasks and small to medium sized projects with limited oversight.
Experience mentoring and successfully delegating tasks to junior team members.

Responsibilities

Participate in the engineering design, reporting, and development of construction plans for stream restoration, dam removal, and fish passage projects.
Participate in field work to assess existing site conditions, assess reference reach sites, perform geomorphic assessments, and conduct construction observation.
Develop restoration construction plans within AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Perform hydraulic, hydrologic, and water quality assessments, modeling, and analysis in support of restoration projects.
Communicate and work with project managers to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
Attend and participate in annual internal design training meetings to support personal-skills growth and career planning.
Work independently and multi-task regularly in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.