Stream Restoration Engineer

Stream Restoration Designer / Engineer (Hybrid or Fully Remote!)

I'm working with a well‑established, purpose‑driven environmental consultancy that has built a strong reputation in stream and watershed restoration across the Mid-Atlantic
. Off the back of continued project wins, they're looking to bring in a Restoration Designer to support a growing pipeline of work.

Their model is slightly different from a typical consultancy - they operate with a strong focus on design‑build restoration
, meaning you'll see projects through from concept all the way into implementation. It's a much more hands‑on environment where the engineering, fieldwork, and ecological outcomes all connect
.

This role is centered around stream restoration design with a strong engineering component - not just planning, but detailed technical delivery.

• Developing stream restoration designs (channel alignment, profiles, cross‑sections, grading)
• Supporting hydraulic analysis and design integration with engineering teams
• Preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Carrying out fieldwork including geomorphic assessments and data collection
• Contributing to watershed‑level analysis to inform restoration strategies
• Coordinating across disciplines (engineering, ecology, construction) for full project delivery
• Taking ownership of technical work streams as you progress

• Leading elements of stream restoration design and project delivery
• Reviewing work and mentoring junior staff
• Supporting project coordination, schedules, and deliverables
• Acting as a key technical contributor across multiple active projects

• Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Civil Engineering, or similar
• 3‑10 years of experience in restoration, water resources, or related work
• Experience with stream restoration design, grading, or channel work
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (surfaces, profiles, grading) and ArcGIS
• Solid understanding of hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and channel stability

• Experience with HEC‑RAS or similar hydraulic modelling tools
• Exposure to stormwater design and integration with restoration projects
• Familiarity with permitting (USACE, state/local agencies)
• Experience supporting projects through construction/implementation
• Mentoring experience (for more senior candidates)

• Flexible hybrid setup depending on your preference
• Open to fully remote if you're not near an office location
• Field/site visits are part of the role (projects across MD, Southern PA, and VA)

• Strong backlog of secured stream and watershed restoration projects
• A genuine design‑build environment - not just reports, but real delivery
• Opportunity to work on technically complex channel and hydraulic challenges
• Clear progression into technical lead / project leadership roles
• A team that genuinely values collaboration, field input, and practical engineering solutions

Someone who enjoys the engineering side of stream restoration - the "how it works" behind the design - and wants to be involved in projects that actually get built. It's particularly well‑suited to someone in that 3‑10‑year range looking to step up in responsibility without losing the hands‑on technical element.