Lead Engineer

2 weeks ago


Whitefish, United States SWCA Environmental Consultants Full time
About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is currently seeking a Lead Restoration Engineer who can contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practice in the Pacific Northwest, as well as support SWCA‘s ecological restoration projects throughout the U.S. The ideal candidate will have experience in river restoration and fish passage design projects. The candidate must have a strong skill set in hydraulics, hydrology, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, as well as a working knowledge of GIS principles.

This position will be based in Corvallis, Oregon or Whitefish, Montana. Candidates located in the PNW U.S. are encouraged to apply. Projects will include sites throughout the Pacific Northwest and will entail occasional travel to assess project sites, collect field data, meet with clients, and provide construction inspection. This is a full-time, regular, benefits-eligible role with the flexibility to work in a remote or hybrid capacity supporting either our Oregon or Montana office locations.

Candidates with professional licensure and more than five years of experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation and job title will be based on one‘s background, licensure and certifications, and years of experience.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.


What you will accomplish

  • Participate in the engineering design, reporting, and development of construction plans for the above listed ecosystem restoration project types.
  • Participate in field work to assess existing site conditions, assess reference reach sites, and perform topographic, bathymetric, and engineering surveys.
  • Develop construction plans within the AutoCAD Civil 3D platform.
  • Perform hydraulic and hydrologic assessments, modeling, and analysis in support of the above listed projects using HEC-RAS or similar platforms.
  • Support construction oversight for project implementation including survey staking and design layout, design compliance and environmental compliance, and monitoring.
  • Communicate and coordinate with project managers to maintain project schedules and budgets.
  • Drive compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.
  • Attend and participate in annual internal design training meetings to support personal skills growth and career planning.

Experience and qualifications for success

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor‘s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree)
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in Oregon or Montana, or ability to obtain by comity
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of engineering experience
  • Experience with HEC-RAS and other hydraulic and hydrologic modeling and analysis software
  • Experience developing ecological restoration and fish passage design construction plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in ecosystem design
  • Master‘s degree in engineering (civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, or related degree)
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in California
  • Field surveying experience utilizing both GPS and total station techniques

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record‘s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email or call . This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Whitefish/MT or Corvallis, OR-based position can expect a salary of $98,800/year to $126,880/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA‘s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA‘s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

Applicants must be willing to participate in a drug testing and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process, as some projects require such screenings. Applicants must have valid driver‘s license and be able to meet SWCA‘s driver requirements.

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