Stream Restoration Designer

The Davey Tree Expert Company • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a stream and wetland restoration designer to join our growing design group. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative approaches to stream and wetland restoration. You will design and build projects that restore diverse, high-quality and resilient ecosystems. You will have the opportunity to work in an experienced team that has pioneered methods in field investigation, construction techniques, and the application of leading-edge technology to design, with a particular focus on advanced simulation for flooding analysis. Your restoration work will be conducted in a wide variety of environments, from confined, urban sites to the headwaters of the Appalachian Mountains, across the eastern United States. The position will be based out of Louisville, KY. Multiple openings are available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, engineering, or a natural resources field with coursework that includes a foundation in mathematics and physics
• Strong technical and quantitative skills related to water resources or environmental design, including familiarity with topographic datasets, digital rendering/3D design, and mapping of environmental data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Three years or greater of progressive experience in water resources or environmental design
• Experience in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or related software used for landscape visualization and design
• Experience with hydrologic and/or hydraulic analysis
• Data analysis and mapping using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Field Maps
• Experience within the stream and wetland restoration industry
• Master's degree, master's level coursework, or licenses/certifications (PLA, PE, PWS) related to the position

Responsibilities

• Collaborative stream and wetland restoration design
• Fieldwork to assess sites and develop site specific restoration solutions
• 3D design in Autodesk Civil 3D
• Flood vulnerability assessment of restoration design using advanced simulation tools
• Development of concept level, permit ready and constructible project drawings
• Creation and use of high-resolution topographic datasets
• Contributing to project proposals, mitigation plans, reports and presentations

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on education and experience
• Excellent growth potential
• Professional training and continuing education
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree