Watershed Restoration Engineer: Multi-Agency Leader

Oregon Water Resource Department; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Virginia seeks a Watershed Restoration Engineer to lead and support restoration projects across partnerships with TNC, USFS, and other agencies. Based in Lexington, VA, you will coordinate with biologists, engineers, and field staff to design and implement stream and road-stream crossing restorations using Stream Simulation Design concepts.

You will supervise contractor work, manage project scheduling and budgets, and communicate results to diverse stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science-related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Preferred: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
• Experience leading or participating on cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing complex projects including financial aspects and coordinating peers and partners.
• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Ability to pass a background check and have a valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with partners and external relations for aquatic restoration programs.
• Lead project development and implementation including watershed analysis and design.
• Prepare construction drawings, contracts, and oversee contractor performance.
• Apply Stream Simulation Design methodology for road-stream crossing projects.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with scientists to enhance practices.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Environmental data interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in science-related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Virginia seeks a Watershed Restoration Engineer to lead and support restoration projects across partnerships with TNC, USFS, and other agencies. Based in Lexington, VA, you will coordinate with biologists, engineers, and field staff to design and implement stream and road-stream crossing restorations using Stream Simulation Design concepts.

You will supervise contractor work, manage project scheduling and budgets, and communicate results to diverse stakeholders while