Senior or Principal Ecological Restoration Engineer

SWCA Environmental Consulting is currently seeking a Senior or Principal Ecosystem Restoration Engineer with a passion for river restoration, geomorphology, nature-based resiliency, and surface water quality.

We are looking for an experienced engineer who can contribute to the growth of our surface water and ecological restoration practice in Texas, as well as support SWCA's hydraulic modeling and ecological restoration projects throughout the U.S. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nature-based stormwater design, flood resiliency, stream, wetland, and tidal marsh restoration and coastal/living shoreline design projects, and be capable of teaching applied hydraulics, hydrology, and geomorphology to others.

Potential Positions Available under this Requisition:

• Senior Ecosystem Restoration Engineer: Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Principal Ecosystem Restoration Engineer: Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of experience.

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. The role is based in Houston, TX, offering a hybrid work arrangement. For highly qualified candidates, remote work will also be considered. The position requires occasional travel to various field sites across the country, with a primary focus on sites in Texas and the Southeast.

* Conduct the design, reporting, and development of construction plans for stormwater, flood resiliency, river restoration, wetland restoration, and shoreline stabilization projects and supervise work performed by others.
* Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
* Manage and perform water resources assessments and analysis including watershed hydrology, open-channel hydraulics, river and floodplain modelling, and stormwater management.
* Supervise field work to assess existing site conditions, assess reference reach sites, and perform geomorphic surveys.
* Conduct engineering analyses to support the development of restoration designs and provide senior review of analyses performed by others.
* Write clear and concise technical documentation of engineering analyses and provide senior review of documentation developed by others.
* Represent SWCA and continue your professional development at industry conferences.
* Work independently in a fast-paced environment; work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Mentor staff engineers in surface water design within the Autodesk Civil 3D platform.

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing surface water design, flood mitigation or stream restoration design.
• Proficiency in HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS software, showcasing strong technical expertise.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, reflecting your ability to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 12 years of professional engineering experience.
• Ability to showcase business development acumen.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Houston, TX based position can expect a salary for the senior/principal level between $143,718.12/year- $184,613.52/ year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses.

Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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