Water Resources Engineer - Stream Restoration Specialist
Biohabitats is seeking a Stream Restoration Specialist to join our Chesapeake / Delaware Bays Bioregion team in Baltimore, MD.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, and engineering skills that can be applied to support stream restoration and a variety of ecological restoration and planning projects within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This includes in-field assessments and the preparation of design plans and construction documents. The successful candidate will work with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, landscape architects, and engineers to support design work for stream and wetland restoration, watershed planning, stormwater management, and green infrastructure projects.
Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.
We provide outstanding benefits. Click on ‘Learn about our benefits’ on our Careers page to find out more.
Role and Responsibilities
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Supporting a range of planning and design projects for stream, wetland, and shoreline restoration; NPDES MS4 compliance; stormwater management; green infrastructure design; and climate resilience.
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Creating site-specific concept designs.
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Preparing design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
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Providing construction phase services (e.g., bid support, construction observation).
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Conducting natural resources and watershed inventories, stormwater facility inspections, and field assessments.
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
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Applied design experience related to: stream, wetland, and shoreline restoration; stormwater management; and green infrastructure projects.
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Understanding and applied experience in supporting aspects of design projects from concept through construction drawings and implementation.
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Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
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Knowledge and applied experience using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling programs for design projects (e.g., TR-55/TR-20, HEC-RAS, SWMM, HydroCAD).
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to support or lead field assessments under a variety of weather and site conditions.
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Ability to self-manage and work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
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Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
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Experience with geomorphic assessments, BANCS, stream functional or condition assessment methods (FCAM).
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Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting processes.
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Familiarity and experience with ArcGIS and associated applications.
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Experience with Chesapeake Bay and local Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and NPDES compliance.
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Restoration construction oversight experience.
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Familiarity with coastal systems, processes, and modeling.
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Willingness to periodically travel to the Great Lakes and other Bioregions.
Education
Bachelor's or master's degree in relevant engineering or equivalent field (e.g., Civil, Environmental, Biological Systems or Ecological Engineering). Professional experience designing stream restoration projects is required.
Years of Relevant Experience
3-7 years of relevant experience as a Water Resources Engineer with a preference for stream restoration experience
Professional Registration
EIT, PE or ability to obtain licensure within 3 years is preferred
Salary Range
$80,000 - $100,000
Location
Baltimore, MD
Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment with new team members expected to initially spend several days each week in our Baltimore office during onboarding, but with the ability to transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.
To Apply
Provide Cover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 5 MB). Applications without these components will not be considered.
Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance oriented, and values led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov/.