Staff Ecosystem Restoration Engineer | Multiple States | Remote

Chronicle Heritage; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Engineer to join its Ecological Restoration Engineering team. This role involves designing ecosystem restoration projects and conducting hydrologic analyses. You will work with advanced software tools and receive mentorship from experienced professionals in the field. If you are passionate about environmental consulting and eager to make a difference, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that is committed to excellence in ecological restoration and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Group term life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off: unlimited vacation

Paid time off: 6 sick days

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in stream restoration design and CADD development.
• Coursework in hydrology and hydraulics is essential.
• Willingness to learn GIS if not already proficient.

Responsibilities

• Design ecosystem restoration projects including natural channel design.
• Conduct water resource assessments and analyses.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Stream Restoration Design

Surface Water Hydrologic Analysis

Open-Channel Hydraulic Analysis

Modeling

GIS Principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chronicle Heritage is ready to help you build your future with opportunities in archaeology, paleontology, ethnography, architectural history, and more.

Benefits For Full-time Hourly Employees

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Group term life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off: 16 vacation/sick days per year, additional days based on years of employment

Benefits For Full-time Salaried Employees

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Group term life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off: unlimited vacation / 6 sick days

Benefits For On-Call/Temporary Employees

• ACRA-sponsored self-funded healthcare program *
• Potential for promotion to regular, full-time staff member
• and more

* Sponsored by the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA). Currently unavailable in Vermont, Washington, Alaska, New York, and Illinois.

Location: Austin, TX

Remote Status: Remote

Job Id:1075

# of Openings:2

About the opportunity:

Do you thrive in delivering the very best in environmental consulting services? Headway Environmental is expanding its Ecological Restoration Engineering team and seeks a dynamic individual eager to make a difference.

We are looking for a skilled Engineer with experience in stream restoration design, surface water hydrologic and open-channel hydraulic analysis, and modeling. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and/or SWMM is required, along with a working knowledge of GIS principles.

You will receive mentorship from nationally-recognized stream and ecological restoration engineers. Work location is remote, preferably near Little Rock, AR, Annapolis, MD, Houston, TX, or Ft. Collins, CO.

What you will accomplish:

• Design of ecosystem restoration and enhancement projects, including: natural channel design/stream restoration, wetland restoration, green infrastructure, stormwater management, and flood control channels
• Development of construction plans under the guidance of project managers and lead engineers
• Mentoring CADD technicians in natural channel design within AutoDesk Civil 3D
• Conducting water resource assessments and analyses, including watershed hydrology, hydraulics, river modeling, and stormwater management
• Using software such as AutoCad Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, Microsoft Word, and Excel proficiently
• Managing project schedules and budgets, reporting to the lead engineer

Experience and qualifications for success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in stream restoration design and CADD development
• Coursework in hydrology and hydraulics
• Training in fluvial geomorphology, stream restoration, or sediment transport preferred
• Experience with AutoCad Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and Microsoft Office required
• Experience developing stream restoration plans in Civil 3D required
• Willingness to learn GIS if not already proficient
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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