Stillwater Sciences seeks a highly-motivated Senior Restoration Engineer to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team working on process-based river restoration design and implementation projects, watershed assessment and planning studies, fluvial geomorphic investigations and general water resources management projects, throughout the west and Pacific Northwest.
Experience with the following is required:
Project Management
AutoCAD Civil3D drafting that includes grading, creating and working with surfaces, and design drawing production
1D hydraulic modeling in HEC-RAS, specifically modeling channel and floodplain hydraulics
2D hydraulic modeling
Mapping and analytical tasks in ArcGIS
Construction specifications and cost estimate development
Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with the following is preferred:
Urban stream restoration, integrated multi-benefit park/wetland/lake rehabilitation, stormwater management, fish passage, and dam removal
Field data collection and analysis related to habitat restoration, geomorphic assessment, and water resources management
Excel spreadsheet models
Large Wood (LW) stability analysis and design
Watershed planning
Writing code, including use of R
Total station and RTK GPS survey equipment
Construction oversight
Qualified applicants are required to possess:
BS or MS in engineering with 10+ years of engineering-related work experience
Current PE certification
Demonstrated excellence with verbal and written communication
Experience managing large-scale restoration and water infrastructure projects
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to organize resources, analyze data, and confidently interact with project team members
Interest in process-based analysis and design, if engineering experience has not specifically been in the process-based approach
Passion about rivers and furthering river science and the practice of river restoration
Application Details:
Full-time position in Los Angeles, CA.
Stillwater Sciences provides a competitive compensation package including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, and full health and dental care.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please send a cover letter describing experience (include requested salary range), work examples (e.g., example designs, drawings, or Basis of Design report) with a resume, in MS Word or PDF format to: resume@stillwatersci.com.
Please note “Senior Restoration Engineer)” in the subject line.
Resumes without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.
Position will remain open until filled.
For more information on Stillwater Sciences and the position, visit the job posting on our website: https://www.stillwatersci.com/careers/
About Stillwater Sciences
About Stillwater Sciences:
Stillwater Sciences (www.stillwatersci.com) is an environmental consulting firm specializing in science-based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, design, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have 66 dedicated and enthusiastic employees located along the West Coast in five main offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied science. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a healthy blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
