Ecological Restoration Engineer
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Employer: Tighe & Bond |
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Job location: Worcester USA |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
The Ecological Restoration Engineer will join an experienced team of Engineers and Scientists in either our Westfield or Worcester, MA offices (other offices will be considered) and will work on multi-disciplinary projects with staff from our nine regional offices.
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At Tighe & Bond, we pride ourselves in fostering a learning environment where our employees can grow and thrive. Our friendly company culture is small enough to celebrate personal milestones and recognize individuals for their contributions and we are committed to the well-being of our employees, the communities where we work, and the environment in which we live.
Qualifications
B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or Geology, Environmental Science, or other related earth science; M.S. Degree with hydrology/hydraulic, environmental, or geotechnical focus preferred
Massachusetts Professional Engineering license or registered as an Engineer-in-Training and eligible to become a registered PE within 1 to 2 years preferred; we also welcome applicants with specific skills and experience who are not on the PE track
5+ years of experience in dam, ecological restoration, or geotechnical related services
H&H technical background and familiarity with:
Hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HydroCAD, or similar
Hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS or similar
ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D
Topographic/bathymetric field survey
Experience with any of the following is desired: fluvial geomorphology, hydropower, dam safety, fish passage, river restoration design, streambank stabilization, bioengineering design, dam removal, and/or flood control
Additional experience with any of the following is a plus: 2D, 3D, CFD, and/or operations modeling; sedimentation; stormwater; natural sciences; permitting
Must thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, love challenges and details, be resourceful, and have great organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to work on a team required
Responsibilities
Hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS/GeoRAS, as well as 2D, 3D, and CFD models, for river restoration, fish passage design, aquatic habitat studies, dambreak analyses, etc.
Hydrologic modeling using HEC-HMS/GeoHMS or similar to develop flows for hydraulic models
Topographic/bathymetric field surveying to support model development
Data analysis, mapping, and drafting using ArcGIS and AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D
Business Development support including proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling
Our best-in-class compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries, profit sharing, an employee wellness program, a generous health care plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, ESOP, 401(k) plan, PTO, internal training and professional development, and a tuition reimbursement program.
Tighe & Bond is a growing, well-established, employee-owned, engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 370 employees. A Top 10 New England ENR design firm, Tighe & Bond was recognized by Civil Engineering News and Zweig Group as one of the “Best Firms” to work for in the country. Our team of engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals provide creative solutions for critical challenges that impact water resources, wetlands, the environment, climate change, and sustainability from nine offices across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York. The firm offers employees an inviting mid-size company culture, and an opportunity to develop a rewarding career that can have an impact on the environmental development of the Northeast region.
Tighe & Bond is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
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