Water Resources Engineer / Design Scientist

~ Wildlands Engineering was founded in 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina as an ecologically focused engineering company specializing in water resources, stream and wetland restoration, and water quality management. ~

Wildlands Engineering provides engineering, mitigation banking, and consulting services to a diverse group of clients, including private and public developers, government agencies, and environmental groups. To fully align ourselves with the goals of our clients, we’ve constructed a team of dedicated, motivated, and highly-trained stream designers, wetland and riparian buffer restoration experts, engineers, hydrologists, ecologists, real estate brokers, and GIS analysts. Our clients’ needs are in mind as we blend our technical expertise with our knowledge of mitigation banking to offer solutions that bridge the gap between environmental needs and economic realities.

Position Overview

Wildlands Engineering is continuously on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join our growing company. We are looking for a water resources engineer or scientist with a background in stream and wetland design, stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, construction document production, and construction management.

This position works with project managers to assist with complex ecosystem restoration designs; conduct field assessment and design of streams, wetlands, and watersheds; develop hydrologic and hydraulic models; and assess and design new and retrofit stormwater best management practices (BMPs).

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate 2 to 15 years’ progressive experience working with the ecologic and hydrologic processes important to ecosystem restoration in the Southeastern United States.
• A graduate degree in a related field is preferred. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/Land Desktop, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, preparation of technical reports, construction plans and technical specifications, cost estimation, and construction administration is preferred.
• This position will require occasional overnight travel and frequent outdoor field work.

To Apply

• Please email resume and a cover letter with position title indicated in the subject line.
• A cover letter is required and should identify your area of study, relevant previous work experience, why you are interested in this position, the office location(s) preferred, your approximate available start date, and any other information that you feel is important.
• Please be prepared to provide contact information for two references, if requested.