Water Resources Engineer

Company:Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Locations:Gainesville, VA
Additional Locations:N/A
Work Site:On Site
Req :230501

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.

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

Flood proofing and flood mitigation design

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

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a closely related discipline

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

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.

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.

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  learn more, visit

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.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%