Ecological System Restoration - Water Resources Engineer

Ecological System Restoration - Water Resources Engineer Job Locations US-OH-Columbus Category Ecological Services Type Full-Time Overview As a Water Resources Engineer in the Ohio Ecosystem Restoration Group at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will provide technical, production and implementation support, leadership, and expertise on ecosystem restoration and green infrastructure projects throughout Ohio and adjacent states. In the Do, Manage, Market, Leadership progression, you will contribute to a multi-disciplinary restoration team atmosphere where all colleagues, including leadership, support project conceptualization, implementation and delivery of small and large-scale restoration projects. Work will be focused on stream channel restoration, dam removal, wetland restoration, floodplain restoration, abandoned mine lands reclamation, and green best management practices (BMP's) for stormwater management, including the use of nature-based restoration approaches for water quality benefits in urban environments. Exposure to Task Management, Personnel Management, Business Development, and Project Leadership responsibilities within the Team commensurate with experience and demonstrated performance. Our projects can be complex, with many constraints and the Candidate will be asked to work in a fast-paced, client-driven, flexible environment with design targets and goals that can evolve constantly through their lifespan. Ideal Candidate will need to independently manage their contributions and commitments across many different teams, clients and projects. Some duties will include: Work as a design engineer under direction, in collaboration, and at times through leadership on ecosystem restoration projects Provide ongoing mentorship to early and mid-career staff Prepare grading plans, quantity calculations, erosion control plans, cost estimates, technical specifications, and bid document preparation Conduct hydrologic assessments, water balances, and data analysis in support of, as well as designing natural stream channels, wetland and floodplain restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, and decommissioning of low-head dams Construction administration Manage clients and engage in business development opportunities to foster client relationships Qualifications Bachelor's degree (MS preferred) in water resources/environmental/ecological engineering Professional Engineer (PE) certification in Ohio with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, minimum Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and working knowledge of stream morphology, hydrology, and landscape ecology Experience in preparing stream and wetland restoration construction plans, bid document preparation, and technical specifications Should have strong organizational skills, integrate in a team environment, and be motivated to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and minimal guidance or direction About Us We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way. We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience! We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance. CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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