Senior Water Resources Engineer

Biohabitats Brooklyn, NY $120,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year Biohabitats is seeking a senior Water Resources Engineer with an ecological focus to join our Hudson River Bioregion team in Brooklyn, NY. We bring strong organizational, analytical, and engineering skills, working across planning studies, in‑field ecological assessments, restoration design development and analysis, and preparation of design plans and construction documents. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, landscape architects, and engineers on watershed and ecological planning, habitat restoration, climate adaptation, resilience, and environmental justice projects for government, private, and non‑governmental organizations. Role and Responsibilities Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on ecological assessment and planning, green stormwater infrastructure, nature‑based coastal resilience, stream, wetland, and floodplain restoration, dam removal and fish passage, and environmental justice projects. Develop hydrodynamic and sediment transport models for coastal and riverine systems. Prepare design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide construction phase services such as bid support and construction observation. Conduct natural resources and watershed inventories and field assessments. Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Professional experience with ecological restoration projects. Experience leading design project phases from concept through construction, including grading, drainage, erosion protection, habitat enhancement features, planting, and invasive species management. Proficiency in hydrologic, hydraulic, and coastal modeling programs such as TR‑55/TR‑20, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, HydroCAD, Delft3D, MIKE21. Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Minimum 2 years of project management experience. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to lead or support field assessments under varying weather and site conditions. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel across the Hudson River and Northeast region. Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge Familiarity with Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and Coastal New Jersey watersheds. Knowledge of permitting for restoration projects in NJ, NY, CT, RI, and MA. Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates. Familiarity with design‑build project delivery methods. Experience with construction oversight and restoration construction. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience in business development and professional networking in NJ, NY, or New England. Familiarity with structural BMP maintenance, dredging, and riser design requirements. Knowledge and experience with geomorphic assessment. Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Biological Systems, or Ecological Engineering. Years of Relevant Experience 10 – 15 years of relevant experience as a Water Resources Engineer, with at least 2 years of project management and/or technical lead experience. Professional Registration Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one through reciprocity within six months of hire date. Location Brooklyn, NY. Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment. New hires will spend several days each week in our Brooklyn office during onboarding, then transition to at least two office days per week with flexibility based on field work and travel. Equal Opportunity Statement Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a certified B‑Corp. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we participate in the E‑Verify program. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaizen Lab Inc.