Water Resources Engineer

Company : Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

Locations : Louisville, KY

Additional Locations : n / a

Work Site : Hybrid

Req ID : 216646

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, Inc.

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 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

Experience with hydrologic and / or hydraulic analysis

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

Additional Information

What We Offer :

Competitive compensation based on education and experience

Excellent growth potential

Professional training and continuing education

Paid time off and paid holidays

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

The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees

Charitable matching gift program

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on exchanging ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

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%