Assistant Staff Restoration Engineer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is currently seeking an Assistant Staff 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 possess a strong technical skill set in the field of water resources engineering with a demonstrated background in the application of engineering methods to river, wetland and floodplain restoration projects.

This position will be based in Corvallis, Oregon or Whitefish, Montana. Projects will include sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and will entail occasional travel to assess project sites, collect field data, and provide construction observation. This is a full-time, regular, benefits-eligible role with the flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity supporting either our Oregon and/or Montana office locations.

This position can hire at the following levels:

• Assistant Staff Restoration Engineer: Typically, with up to a year of relevant experience and expertise.
• Staff Restoration Engineer: Typically, with at least two (2) years of relevant experience and expertise.

Application deadline: 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.

• Complete field work in support of river morphology assessments, river/floodplain restoration design, and restoration project effectiveness monitoring including surveying, data collection and reconnaissance to document geomorphic conditions.
• Process field data and produce summary maps and reports.
• Analyze a diverse range of water resources data including: watersheds, floodplains, channels, reservoirs, and hydraulic structures using geospatial tools, numerical models, and applied statistics.
• Apply engineering principles, sound judgment, experience and innovation to accurately execute assigned technical tasks and prepare detailed supporting documentation.
• Participate in the design of river restoration and floodplain projects by working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary design team consisting of engineers, geomorphologists, ecologists, modelers and project managers.
• Develop AutoCAD Civil 3D plan set packages and assist engineers in design drafting and deliverables.
• Provide construction observations for project implementation including survey staking, design layout, design compliance and correspondence with client and construction contractors.
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

Minimum qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Civil/ Water Resources Engineering or related field
• Engineer in Training (EIT) registration
• Up to one (1) year of related engineering experience. Education with direct, applied classwork in Engineering can be substituted for job experience.
• Excellent oral communication, technical writing and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in hydrologic, hydraulic, and statistical methods.
• Competency with hydraulic modeling software, including the USACE HEC suite.
• Experience with CAD/GIS software such as Autodesk Civil3D or ESRI ArcDesktop.
• Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Two (2) years of related engineering experience. Education with direct, applied classwork in Engineering can be substituted for job experience.
• Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology, river mechanics, and sediment transport.
• Field surveying experience utilizing both GPS and total station techniques.
• Ability to travel out of town overnight and work in a wide range of field conditions.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) 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. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged 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. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Corvallis, Oregon or Whitefish, MT-based position can expect an hourly rate of:

Assistant Staff Restoration Engineer = 26.75/hr. - $34.78/hr.

Staff Restoration Engineer = 30.50/hr. - $39.59/hr.

Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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