Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff Water Resources Engineer to support its ecological restoration practice and watershed planning projects. The role contributes to hydrologic and hydraulic engineering designs, field investigations, permitting, modeling, technical reporting, construction oversight, and multidisciplinary project work.
Responsibilities
- Supports the development of engineering designs for assigned water resources projects. Collaborates with senior engineers to refine concepts and ensure feasibility. Responsible for discrete tasks or small components of restoration projects, making decisions on limited technical matters within defined procedures
- Performs field investigations to support assigned water resources projects. Collects data and verifies compliance with design plans and regulatory requirements
- Supports preparation of technical reports summarizing findings from inspections, analyses, and fieldwork. Ensures documentation supports project goals and aligns with industry and regulatory standards
- Assists in permitting and other regulatory approvals by preparing required documentation and collaborating with project teams. Ensures plans comply with local, state, and federal regulations
- Performs construction oversight activities to monitor the performance of contractors and ensure adherence to project specifications. Identifies issues and recommends corrective actions under supervision
- Assists in evaluating potential project sites and measures to determine technical and financial viability. Provides input to plans and methods
- Assists in the preparation of construction drawings and specifications for assigned projects. Ensures documentation accurately reflects project designs and complies with regulatory standards
- Supports modeling and calculations to inform designs and evaluate scenarios. Uses modeling software to optimize solutions and ensure accuracy
- Assists with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental science and engineering principles into project designs. Contributes to team discussions and supports project planning activities
- Engages in professional development activities to build expertise in restoration engineering principles and tools. Stays informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to assigned projects
- Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications
- Performs related work as assigned
- Supports the development of engineering analysis for projects, including hydrologic & hydraulic modeling, floodplain permitting, watershed planning, stream and wetland restoration, coastal resiliency, land development, solar and transmission, and wildfire planning
- Develop project management skills
- Represent SWCA and continue your professional development at industry conferences
- Work independently in a fast-paced and remote environment; work under pressure with high level of detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards
Skills
- An interest in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering
- Entry-level understanding of applied hydrology and hydraulics
- One year of relevant, progressively responsible experience or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education
- Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree
- A willingness to learn, work through technical challenges, and develop expertise in new tools and methods
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Biological Engineering, Civil, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering)
- Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet SWCA's driver requirements
- Working knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Python
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation preferred
- Experience or a willingness to learn HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, ArcGIS, Python, and other hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
- Relevant summer internship or co-op experience is preferred
Benefits
- Eligible employees may also receive performance based bonuses.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
- Hybrid work environment or remotely (= distributed)
- Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of staff
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