Water Resources Engineer

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a Water Resource Engineer to join our stream and wetland restoration 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 2D hydrodynamic modeling of flood events. 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 new hire will work out of the Louisville, KY office of Wetland Studies and Solutions.

Job Duties

You will be involved in many parts of the restoration design process, including: 

• Collaborative design of stream and wetland restoration projects 


• Fieldwork to assess sites, monitor post-restoration sites, conduct construction oversight, and develop site specific restoration solutions


• 3D design in Autodesk Civil 3D


• Flood vulnerability assessment of restoration design using 2D hydrodynamic models


• 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

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources or biological engineering, or closely related discipline


• Strong technical and quantitative skills related to water resources or environmental design, including a foundation in fluid mechanics and open channel flow


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED:

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification in any U.S. state or plan to obtain certification


• Experience in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or related software used for landscape visualization and design will be considered, and taught as needed


• Experience with hydrologic and/or hydraulic analysis


• Data analysis and mapping using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Field Maps

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