Water Resources Engineer
Other Engineering · Full-time
Gainesville, VA, USA
Company: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Locations: Gainesville, VA
Additional Locations: N/A
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 230501
Position Overview
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a civil, environmental, water resources, or biological engineer with an interest in wetlands, streams, and water resources. Projects will include stream restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, low-impact development, wetland mitigation design, dam inspections, FEMA map revisions, and floodplain studies.
Job Duties
Primary duties will include:
Stream restoration design and preparation of project drawings
Stream assessment and monitoring
Stream restoration construction oversight
Hydrologic watershed analysis
Hydraulic analysis of open and closed drainage systems
Stormwater management (SWM), low-impact development (LID), and best management practices (BMP) design
County and state dam inspections and dam safety consulting
Wetland mitigation design and preparation of project drawings
FEMA map revision requests
Floodproofing and flood mitigation design
Floodplain studies
Clean Water Act permitting
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area delineation
Chesapeake Bay preservation studies and approvals
Preparation of presentations for hearings and client reviews
Other civil and environmental studies
Computer-aided design (CAD) using Autodesk® software
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Preferred:
Up to five years of relevant experience
Experience with stream restoration design
Experience with hydrologic and/or hydraulic modeling
Experience with dam break studies and inundation mapping
Experience with floodplain modeling and/or FEMA map revisions
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and TR-55
Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a closely related discipline
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
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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. 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%
