Stream Restoration Engineer
Geosyntec Consultants · Raleigh, NC
- On site
- Full-time
- $110,000 / year
- Raleigh, NC
Job highlights
- Design and manage stream restoration projects.
- Conduct fluvial geomorphic and hydraulic studies.
- Work with USACE on mitigation banking.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Develop technical reports and construction documents.
About the role
About the Role
Are you seeking an opportunity to improve the world around you through stewardship of precious natural resources? We are looking for a mid-career Stream Restoration Engineer to join our team in one of our offices: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Asheville, NC; Greenville, SC; Johnson City, TN. This opportunity offers a Hybrid work schedule within one of the listed offices. Typical work efforts include planning, design, and construction assistance services on various projects including ecosystem restoration, urban stream/wetland improvement, mitigation banking, riverine engineering, stormwater engineering, coastal resiliency, along with associated environmental permitting and compliance.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical, and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Consistently ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, breadth of expertise, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Directing multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Performing and overseeing detailed fluvial geomorphic, sediment transport, biological, soil science, hydrologic and hydraulic studies.
- Applying knowledge of CWA mitigation regulations and standard operation procedures (SOPs) for the establishment of stream and wetland mitigation banks within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah, Mobile, Charleston, Wilmington, and Nashville Districts.
- Leading and conducting field investigations and providing construction support services.
- Developing construction documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Applying and/or directing innovative hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, from 1-D to 3-D hydrologic, sediment transport and/or morphodynamic models.
- Interacting with client representatives.
- Project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments.
- Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring.
- Help broaden our reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences.
- Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in civil, agricultural, biological, or biosystem engineering, natural resources science, hydrotechnical, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (required)
- Advanced degree in geology, natural resources science, environmental or civil engineering, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
- Ability to obtain Professional registration (within 3 years) if not presently held (i.e., P.E., P.G., P.W.S., A.E., C.E., CERP, CPSS and/or CPSC). (preferred)
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
- At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of consulting experience in fluvial geomorphology, ecological restoration (riverine/wetland/riparian systems), soil science, biological monitoring, mitigation banking, and natural resources remote sensing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Experience planning, conducting field and desktop data collection, data analysis, and application in an engineering context to restore degraded stream/riverine and wetland systems (e.g., developing engineering plans for construction execution). (required)
- Experience producing Mitigation Plans and/or Mitigation Banking Instrument documents, including related agency (USACE) coordination. (preferred)
- Significant experience with conducting fluvial geomorphologic assessments in streams and riverine systems (including the various methodologies that can be employed) and using remote sensing GIS toolsets for related analysis. (preferred)
- Experience with remote sensing/modeling/design tools such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Hydro, coding in Python (or other code languages), HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), groundwater flow (riparian zones) models, HydroCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D. (preferred)
- Experience with a variety of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for geospatial data collection (e.g., LIDAR, imagery, etc.) and possessing an FAA remote pilot license (Part 107) or willingness to attain and maintain license. (preferred)
- Experience with the application of the theory of machine learning and/or artificial intelligence (AI) methods to natural resource data analysis and solution generation. (preferred)
- Strong oral and technical writing skills. (required)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
Key skills/competency
- Stream Restoration
- Fluvial Geomorphology
- Ecological Restoration
- Mitigation Banking
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
- Environmental Permitting
- GIS and Remote Sensing
- Construction Documents
- Project Management
- Civil Engineering
Skills & topics
- Stream Restoration Engineer
- Stream Restoration
- Fluvial Geomorphology
- Ecological Restoration
- Mitigation Banking
- Hydrology
- Hydraulics
- Environmental Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Water Resources
- HEC-RAS
- ArcGIS
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Python
- USACE
- NC
- SC
- TN
- Hybrid
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of experience in fluvial geomorphology, ecological restoration, and mitigation banking, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your proficiency with HEC-RAS, ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Python, as well as UAS experience if applicable.
- Demonstrate project management: Detail your experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing concurrent project assignments from scoping to delivery.
- Express your passion: Clearly articulate your interest in environmental stewardship and improving natural resources in your application and during interviews.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with USACE regulations, mitigation banking, and complex stream restoration challenges.
Technical preparation
Master fluvial geomorphology and sediment transport principles.,Become proficient with HEC-RAS and ArcGIS tools.,Practice developing construction documents and specs.,Gain experience with UAS data collection methods.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging stream restoration project.,How do you manage multi-disciplinary project teams?,How do you handle client communication and expectations?,How do you approach environmental permitting challenges?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical career path for a Stream Restoration Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants?
- At Geosyntec Consultants, a Stream Restoration Engineer can expect a career path that involves progressing from detailed technical work to project management and leadership roles. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a 'sell-manage-do' business model, engineers are encouraged to grow their expertise, take on project lead responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development. Advancement typically leads to senior engineer, project manager, and potentially principal engineer or technical specialist positions, with opportunities for publishing and industry recognition.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Stream Restoration Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants?
- The key responsibilities for a Stream Restoration Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants include directing multi-disciplinary project teams, performing detailed studies in fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, hydrology, and hydraulics. You will also apply knowledge of CWA mitigation regulations for stream and wetland banks, conduct field investigations, develop construction documents, and utilize hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software. Project management, client interaction, business development support, and staff mentoring are also crucial aspects of the role.
- What kind of projects can I expect to work on as a Stream Restoration Engineer?
- As a Stream Restoration Engineer at Geosyntec Consultants, you will work on a diverse range of projects focused on natural resource stewardship. These include ecosystem restoration, urban stream and wetland improvement, mitigation banking, riverine engineering, stormwater engineering, and coastal resiliency. You will be involved in the planning, design, and construction assistance phases, ensuring environmental permitting and compliance are met.
- What software and tools are commonly used by Stream Restoration Engineers at Geosyntec Consultants?
- Geosyntec Consultants utilizes a variety of advanced tools for stream restoration. Common software and tools include ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Hydro, Python (or other coding languages), HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), groundwater flow models (for riparian zones), HydroCAD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Experience with unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for data collection like LIDAR and imagery is also highly valued.
- What are the educational requirements for a Stream Restoration Engineer at Geosyntec?
- A Bachelor's degree in civil, agricultural, biological, or biosystem engineering, natural resources science, or hydrotechnical engineering with an emphasis on water resources is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Professional registration (P.E., P.G., etc.) is also preferred, with an expectation to obtain it within three years if not already held.
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