Water Resources Engineer
Frankfort, KY, US, 40601
Additional Locations: Louisville, KY
Primary Locations: KY, Frankfort, 306 West Main Street, Suite 512, 40601
Requisition ID: 202592
Position Overview
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a Civil, Environmental, Water Resources or Biological Engineer to join our stream and wetland restoration design team based in Louisville, KY. The right person for this position will have a passion for restoring degraded streams and wetlands, a strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence, and a desire to create innovative restoration solutions.
Multiple openings are available.
Job Duties
The new team member will be involved in many parts of the restoration design process, including:
- Collaborative stream and wetland restoration design
- Fieldwork to assess sites and develop restoration solutions
- Computer aided design in Autodesk Civil 3D
- 2D hydrodynamic modeling for flood vulnerability assessment of restoration design
- Development of concept level, permit ready and constructible project drawings
- Creation and use of high-resolution terrain datasets
- Contributing to project proposals, mitigation plans and other reports
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources or biological engineering, or closely related discipline
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification in any U.S. state or plan to obtain certification
PREFERRED:
- Up to five years of experience in water resource engineering or closely related field
- Experience with hydrologic and/or hydraulic modeling
- Experience in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience within the stream and wetland restoration industry
- Master’s degree, master’s level coursework, or licenses/certifications related to the position
Additional Information
What We Offer:*
- Competitive compensation based on education and experience
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- 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: Send-A-Friend.
- Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
- Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
- The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
- Charitable matching gift program.
*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.
Company Overview
DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.
Divisional Overview
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.
Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville, Virginia. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%
Nearest Major Market: Frankfort
