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Senior Water Resources/Stream Restoration Design Engineer | Kent, OH

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GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a passion for ecological restoration. This exciting role involves designing green infrastructure, managing projects, and conducting fieldwork focused on stream and wetland restoration. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, and natural channel design, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and HEC-RAS. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and offers opportunities for professional growth, while making a positive impact on the environment. If you're ready to take on challenging projects and advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee-owned company
Career Development Program
Group Health Plan
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Charitable matching gift program
All job specific equipment provided
Paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in fluvial geomorphology and sediment transport.
  • PE registration required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
  • Advanced experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage projects related to ecological restoration.
  • Conduct fieldwork and data collection for various engineering projects.
  • Provide guidance to junior staff and collaborate on complex assignments.

Skills

Fluvial Geomorphology
Sediment Transport
Stream and Wetland Ecology
Natural Channel Design
Project Management
Field Survey Techniques
Environmental Regulations
Communication Skills
Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
PE Registration

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D
HEC-RAS
Hydraflow Civil 3D
RIVERMorph Stream Restoration Software
HydroCAD
ArcGIS
Survey Grade GPS
Total Station

Job description

Additional Locations: NA

Primary Locations: OH, Kent, 295 S. Water Street, 3rd Floor, 44240

Requisition ID: 206842

Position Overview

Davey Resource Group, a Davey Company, is seeking a senior-level OH Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) to join our Kent, Ohio Office. The ideal candidate will share our passion for the ecological restoration of floodplains, streams, wetlands, and riparian habitats. Projects will include green infrastructure design, ecosystem restoration, resiliency planning, dam removal, and wetland/stream restoration design.

A Senior Design Engineer should have 8+ years of experience in fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, stream and wetland ecology, and natural channel design. This position requires routine travel and fieldwork as well as proficiency with managing projects and project budgets. The ideal candidate will have experience in AutoCAD, stream restoration principles and practices, field survey and data collection techniques, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, environmental regulations, and construction oversight.

Competencies

Problem Solving/Analysis:

  • Ability to make independent decisions based on sound engineering judgment and past experience.
  • Ability to apply knowledge to a variety of assignments.

Technical Capacity:

  • Advanced level experience with stormwater regulations and practices.
  • Advanced level experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Advanced level experience with Hydraflow Civil 3D programs or similar stormwater management programs.
  • Proficient with HEC-RAS.

Communication Proficiency:

  • Ability to provide guidance to junior-level staff on objectives, critical issues, and concepts.
  • Ability to interact with internal staff, reviewing agencies and customers as needed on project-related issues.
  • Ability to attend job-related meetings/conferences and be able to speak intelligently about engineering-related issues.

Collaboration Skills:

  • Will consult with supervisor on unique, unusual problems and developments.
  • As experience expands, will play a role in collaborating on new or improved techniques and procedures on complex projects and assignments.

Required Education and Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
  • PE registration required or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
  • 8-10 years of full-time professional engineering work experience.
  • Advanced level experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Design experience with stream/wetlands restoration, stormwater, and/or water resources.
  • Superior writing, communication, and computer skills (Google Suite) with attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively focus on a variety of tasks to produce quality results within project deadlines.
  • Ability to travel to sites as needed. Overnight stays are required.
  • A flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists to meet client and project needs.

Desired Technical Proficiencies:

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • RIVERMorph Stream Restoration Software
  • HEC-RAS 4.1.0
  • HydroCAD
  • ArcGIS
  • Survey Grade GPS and Total Station
  • Rosgen or equivalent natural channel design

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, Inc., headquartered in Kent, Ohio has opportunities for persons interested in the field of urban forestry. We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills. Candidates should possess a professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety. Davey Resource Group provides a wide range of natural resource consulting services to clients in the private and public sectors, including urban forestry consulting and tree inventories, urban forest canopy assessments, and urban forestry management planning.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or national origin, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey 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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

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

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