Water Resources Engineer

Company: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

Location: Louisville, KY

Work Site: Hybrid

Req : 216646

Employment Type: Permanent (Full Time) |
Travel: Up to 25%

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a water resource engineer to join our stream and wetland restoration design group. You will be a part of a multi‑disciplinary team that is at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative approaches to stream and wetland restoration. You will design and build projects that restore diverse, high‑quality and resilient ecosystems.

You will have the opportunity to work in an experienced team that has pioneered methods in field investigation, construction techniques, and the application of leading‑edge technology to design, with a particular focus on 2D hydrodynamic modeling of flood events. Your restoration work will be conducted in a wide variety of environments, from confined, urban sites to the headwaters of the Appalachian Mountains, across the eastern United States.

• Collaborative design of stream and wetland restoration projects
• Fieldwork to assess sites and develop site‑specific restoration solutions
• 3D design in Autodesk Civil 3D
• Flood vulnerability assessment of restoration design using 2D hydrodynamic models
• Development of concept‑level, permit‑ready and constructible project drawings
• Creation and use of high‑resolution topographic datasets
• Contributing to project proposals, mitigation plans, reports and presentations

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources or biological engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Strong technical and quantitative skills related to water resources or environmental design, including a foundation in fluid mechanics and open channel flow
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification in any U.S. state or plan to obtain certification
• Experience in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or related software used for landscape visualization and design
• Experience with hydrologic and/or hydraulic analysis
• Data analysis and mapping using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Field Maps

• Competitive compensation based on education and experience
• Excellent growth potential
• Professional training and continuing education
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• All job‑specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee‑owned company and discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees

Invest in your future. Join one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the nation! Davey has a unique culture that focuses on exchanging ideas, community partnership, a commitment to safety, and delivering unrivaled client service while acting as industry leaders in horticultural and environmental services.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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