Lead Water Resources Engineer - Oregon

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is currently seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer (HR title = Lead Restoration Engineer) who can contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practice in the Pacific Northwest, as well as support SWCA's ecological restoration projects throughout the U.S. The ideal candidate will have experience in river restoration and fish passage design projects. The candidate must have a strong skill set in hydraulics, hydrology, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, as well as a working knowledge of GIS principles.

This position will support our Corvallis, Oregon office. Those located outside of Corvallis will be considered, though regular travel to Corvallis is expected. Projects will include sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and will entail occasional travel to assess project sites, collect field data, meet with clients, and provide construction inspection. This is a full-time, regular, benefits‑eligible role with the flexibility to work in hybrid capacity.

Candidates with professional licensure and more than eight years of experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation and job title will be based on one's background, licensure and certifications, and years of experience.

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.

• Participate in the engineering design, reporting, and development of construction plans for ecosystem restoration project types.
• Participate in field work to assess existing site conditions, assess reference reach sites, and perform topographic, bathymetric and engineering surveys.
• Develop construction plans within the AutoCAD Civil 3D platform.
• Perform hydraulic and hydrologic assessments, modeling and analysis in support of the projects using HEC‑RAS or similar platforms.
• Support construction oversight for project implementation including survey staking and design layout, design compliance and environmental compliance, and monitoring.
• Communicate and coordinate with project managers to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.
• Attend and participate in annual internal design training meetings to support personal skills growth and career planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree)
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in Oregon, or ability to obtain by comity
• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with HEC‑RAS and other hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and analysis software
• Experience developing ecological restoration and fish passage design construction plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ecosystem design
• Master's degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree)
• Field surveying experience utilizing both GPS and total station techniques

SWCA offers a competitive benefits package, forward‑thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award‑winning career development and more. An employee in this Corvallis, OR‑based position can expect a salary of $105,716/year to $135,761/year. Regular‑status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes benefits.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply.

Applicants must be willing to participate in drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre‑employment process. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and meet SWCA's driver requirements.

SWCA 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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