Senior Engineer - Water Resources & Ecological Restoration

Davey Tree Expert Co; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Employee-owned company

Group Health Plan

Career Development Program

Scholarship for employees’ children

Charitable matching gift program

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an experienced senior engineer to lead water resources and ecological restoration projects in Millersville, MD. The role involves stream restoration design, wetland mitigation, and construction oversight, with client interaction and regulatory coordination.

Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, a civil/environmental/biological engineering background, EIT, and CAD/HEC-RAS/HMS proficiency. PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or biological engineering or related discipline is required.
• EIT certification is required; PE preferred within one year of employment.
• Experience with stream restoration and wetland mitigation design is essential.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead stream restoration and wetlands mitigation design efforts.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local approvals for projects.
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic analyses (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TR-55).
• Manage projects and communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Stream restoration design

Wetland mitigation design

AutoCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

Project management

Client/public interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/biological engineering

EIT

PE (preferred)

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

Senior Engineer - Water Resources & Ecological Restoration

Company:Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Locations:Millersville, MD
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:229095

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an experienced civil, environmental, water resources, or biological engineering project manager passionate about the ecological restoration of wetlands, streams, and water resources. Projects will primarily include stream restoration and wetlands mitigation and may include living shoreline and stormwater management.

Job Duties

Primary duties will include:

• Stream restoration design, project/construction drawings
• Stream assessment and monitoring
• Stream restoration construction oversight
• Wetland mitigation design, project/construction drawings
• Wetland mitigation assessment and monitoring
• Wetland mitigation construction oversight
• Coordinating Federal, State, and local approvals for wetland and stream projects
• Hydrologic watershed analysis (HEC-HMS, TR-55)
• Hydraulic analysis of open and closed drainage systems (HEC-RAS)
• Project Management with client and public interaction
• Preparing presentations for hearings and client review
• Other civil and environmentally-related studies
• Autodesk computer aided design work
• Participation in industry groups, conferences, and marketing events

Secondary duties may include:

• SWM/LID/BMP design
• Clean Water Act permitting
• FEMA map revision requests
• Floodproofing and flood mitigation design
• Floodplain studies

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or biological engineering, or related discipline
• EIT
• 5+ years’ of relevant experience
• Experience with stream restoration design
• Experience with wetland mitigation design
• Experience in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D (or other professional CAD software)
• Experience in hydrologic and/or hydraulic modelling (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D, and TR-55)

PREFERRED:

• PE or ability to get within one year of employment
• Experience with storm water management design
• Experience with dam break studies and inundation mapping
• Experience with floodplain modelling and/or FEMA map revisions
• Experience in SWMM, 2-D stream modeling (TUFLOW or HEC-RAS 2D)
• Experience in coastal modeling (ADCIRC, CMS, TUFLOW, Delft3D, or similar)
• Master’s degree in civil, environmental, or biological engineering, or closely related discipline

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• 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: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%