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Overview Trout Unlimited (TU) brings people together across the country to be champions for their rivers, helping make our water cleaner, our communities healthier and our fisheries stronger. TU is seeking a Regional Engineer to join our conservation team dedicated to protecting, reconnecting, and restoring coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. The position will assist TU managers with outsourced design work, collaborate in the growth of TU’s engineering design team, and be responsible for the planning, technical design, and construction oversight of diverse stream restoration, fish passage, and watershed conservation projects in the Rocky Mountains Region. The role is based in Colorado with remote work from a home office and will serve a larger team across Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Responsibilities Assist program and project managers with planning and managing engineering work completed by outside consultants, including crafting scopes, budgets, and schedules, reviewing project designs and deliverables, and providing construction oversight. Collaborate with existing engineers and national restoration center staff to build a sustainable internal engineering services division that integrates with program and project managers. Conduct stream geomorphic surveys, stream habitat assessments, aquatic passage assessments, and topographic surveys using total station and/or GPS equipment. Complete analytical assessments of aquatic habitats, and design calculations and modeling of proposed project conditions using tools such as Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS, Rivermorph, and Microsoft Office Suite. Prepare construction‑level designs for stream restoration and conservation projects, including cost estimates, specifications, and drawing sets in Civil 3D. Stamp and serve as the Engineer of Record as appropriate. Work with TU internal and external partners to plan and complete permitting, construction oversight, and monitoring activities. Travel to local and regional project sites for survey, construction, and meetings as required. Work collaboratively with TU staff, landowners, funders, contractors, and other project partners. This is a non‑supervisory position and is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Qualifications Professional Engineering (PE) licensure, or ability to promptly gain licensure, in Colorado and other nearby states as deemed appropriate over time. Advanced education and continuing professional development in hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or biological systems engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience; M.S. preferred, B.S. required. Extensive experience with road and culvert replacement construction standards and specifications, including stream simulation methodology for aquatic organism passage and hydrology/hydraulic analysis and modeling. Advanced knowledge of sediment transport principles and general landform processes related to riverine systems. Expertise and experience with Stage 0 or low‑tech process‑based restoration, natural channel design, and large wood addition techniques. Experience in construction management of stream restoration or other heavy civil water resources projects. Experience with pre/post fire watershed restoration projects, such as debris or sediment modeling and implementation of sediment reduction projects. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Self‑motivated and energetic, with excellent time‑management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Ability and willingness to travel and work longer hours in variable weather conditions; valid driver’s license required. Willingness to assist in other tasks as necessary to advance TU’s conservation mission, such as grant writing, reporting, engagement events, advocacy, and volunteer coordination. Interest in developing and expanding TU’s engineering and design team, including review of designs by others and mentoring of staff. Passion for protecting and restoring coldwater rivers and their watersheds. Past experience writing grants or fundraising for large‑scale projects and programs is a plus. Salary and Benefits This is a full‑time position with a salary range between $90,000 and $120,000 annually. TU offers a generous benefits package and a healthy, family‑friendly work environment. At TU, we value diversity and actively seek candidates from communities that have been historically underrepresented in conservation and who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters. How to Apply Please provide a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references to Trout Unlimited via our online job application system. We will begin reviewing applications on June 15, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seeds Renewables