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Engineering Consulting Service

Senior Stream Restoration Designer

Engineering Consulting Service, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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What You'll Do

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Lead and manage all phases of dam removal and stream restoration projects, from initial assessment and planning through permitting, design, construction, and post-removal monitoring.

Apply advanced knowledge of stream and restoration techniques to design and implement projects which restore natural hydrology, improve water quality, and enhance habitat connectivity.

Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Provide technical guidance and oversight on sediment transport, geomorphic assessments, and ecological monitoring related to dam removal and stream restoration.

This position requires overseeing the work of others and management of small and complex projects of various types.

Prepare project proposals and budgets (including complex proposals in response to publicly solicited requests for proposals), lead business development initiatives within their operating group(s), serve as a technical resource to junior staff in their area(s) of expertise, and review technical deliverables, invoices, and field reports prepared by junior staff.

May be required to supervise junior staff directly and will be responsible for maintaining a sufficient workload for all junior staff under their supervision.

This position requires the ability to independently solve day-to-day problems on projects with limited direction or involvement from executive staff. Responsible for daily ongoing client interaction, maintaining a client database, and actively participating in business development and client marketing events.

Physical Demands - Work may include climbing: ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc. Requires close visual acuity. Activities occur inside and outside, and you may be required to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment.

What We're Looking For

BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field required.

10+ years of related experience in dam removal and stream restoration project experience, including progressive responsibility and proven track record of project and people management skills.

In-depth understanding of environmental regulations and permitting processes related to dam removal and stream restoration.

Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) license would be beneficial.

Who We Are

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024), and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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