Senior Water Resources Engineer

SWCA Environmental Consultants•, ID

91d•$120,182 - $153,566•Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is currently seeking a Senior Restoration Engineer who can contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practice in the Pacific Northwest, as well as support SWCA’s ecological restoration projects throughout the U.S. The ideal candidate will have experience in river restoration and fish passage design projects. The candidate must have a strong skill set in hydraulics, hydrology, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, as well as a working knowledge of GIS principles. This position will support our Pacific Northwest Team. Regular travel to Corvallis, Oregon is expected for those not located there. Projects will include sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and will entail occasional travel to assess project sites, collect field data, meet with clients, and provide construction observations. This is a full-time, regular, benefits-eligible role with the flexibility to work in hybrid capacity. Candidates with professional licensure and more than eight years of experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation and job title will be based on one’s background, licensure and certifications, and years of experience. Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree)
Professional Engineering (PE) license in Oregon, or ability to obtain by comity
A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience
Experience with HEC-RAS and other hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and analysis software
Experience developing ecological restoration and fish passage design construction plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Nice To Haves

9+ years of experience in ecosystem design
Master’s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree)
Field surveying experience utilizing both GPS and total station techniques
Construction administration experience, including client and contractor coordination and on-site review of constructed elements for conformance with design intent.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic technical leadership for complex, multidisciplinary projects, guiding project teams to deliver high-quality work that meets client objectives, regulatory requirements, and SWCA's quality standards.
Act as a recognized technical expert and trusted consultant, developing innovative solutions, advancing best practices, and applying sound technical judgment to solve complex client challenges.
Build strong client relationships by understanding project goals, providing strategic guidance, and delivering technically sound, practical solutions that create value.
Provide technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle by identifying risks, supporting scope, schedule, and budget management, and helping teams adapt to evolving project needs while maintaining quality and accountability.
Lead by example through technical excellence, collaboration, and effective communication. Mentor staff, share knowledge across disciplines, and help build the next generation of technical leaders.
Contribute to SWCA's technical reputation by developing new methods, improving standards and processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and identifying opportunities for business growth.
Work across technical disciplines and geographic regions to deliver integrated solutions, strengthen internal partnerships, and support successful project outcomes.