Project Restoration Engineer; Chicago, IL or Buffalo, MI
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Environmental Compliance
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants & Engineering is currently seeking a Project-Level Restoration Engineer with a passion for ecosystem restoration and water resource engineering. We are looking for an Engineer who can contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practices throughout the Great Lakes as well as support SWCA's ecological restoration projects throughout the entire U.S.
This position will be based in our New Buffalo, MI, or Lombard, IL office with the flexibility to work either as a hybrid or remote employee. The ideal candidate will have experience/background in stream, wetland, and coastal/living shoreline design projects, and should have a strong experience in applied hydraulics, hydrology, and geomorphology and as well as a working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/hydraulic modeling.
The position will entail travel on occasion to assess project sites, collect field data, and meet with clients. This position is a full-time (with benefits) position.
- Assistant Project Restoration Engineer - Typically with at least 3 years of relevant experience and expertise
- Associate Project Restoration Engineer - Typically with at least 5 years of relevant experience and expertise
- Project Restoration Engineer - Typically with at least 7 years of relevant experience and expertise
Final date to receive applications:
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.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee‑owned firm, providing a full‑spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.
What you will accomplish- Participate in the engineering design, reporting, and development of construction plans for the above listed project types.
- Participate in field work to assess existing site conditions, assess reference reach sites, and perform geomorphic surveys.
- Develop construction plans within AutoCAD Civil 3D. Typically restoration plans but occasional site civil support may be required.
- Perform hydraulic, hydrologic, and water quality assessments, modeling, and analysis in support of the above listed projects.
- Communicate and work with project managers to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
- Attend and participate in annual internal design training meetings to support personal‑skills growth and career planning.
- Work independently and multi‑task regularly in a fast‑paced environment; work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Agricultural, Biological, Civil, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering)
- Three (3) years of ecosystem restoration design experience.
- Ability to travel on short‑term overnight efforts to collect field data and meet with clients, up to 20% of the time.
- Experience with HEC‑RAS and other hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and analysis software.
- Experience developing ecological restoration design construction plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- P.E. certification (Professional Engineer)
- Five (5) to Seven (7) years of professional experience in ecosystem design.
- Experience managing primary tasks and small to medium sized projects with limited oversight.
- Experience mentoring and successfully delegating tasks to junior team members.
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.
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