Project Water Resources Engineer/Scientist

Stone Environmental Inc. a 100% Employee-Owned environmental science and engineering consulting firm based in Montpelier Vermont and voted a top place to work in Vermont for the last six years is seeking a dedicated Project Water Resources Engineer or Scientist to join our Water Resources Management team. Our mission is to help our clients solve environmental challenges with integrity expertise and innovation. What really sets us apart is our culture and the inspiring dedicated people we work with. Stone embraces open communication transparent leadership the freedom to explore ones passions and a commitment to giving back to our community.

This position will work with a group of engaged scientists engineers modelers and planners to complete dam removal aquatic organism passage stream and floodplain restoration habitat improvement flood mitigation stormwater and bioengineering projects. The successful applicant will have comprehensive experience in stream restoration design and fluvial geomorphology. The ideal candidate will possess cross-disciplinary experience and a demonstrated ability to apply that experience to the improvement and stewardship of water resources. The preferred applicant will be comfortable supporting technical aspects of all engineering and project development phases from scoping efforts and conceptual design to final design permitting bid administration and construction management/oversight. This role will include working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality products.

• Work collaboratively with project managers junior staff and project teams to meet technical schedule and budget targets.
• Plan time schedule tools and resources as necessary to complete tasks efficiently.
• Maintain quality work standards.
• Provide stormwater stream restoration dam removal and/or site civil design utilizing AutoCAD HydroCAD or similar software.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses primarily using HydroCAD HEC-RAS or related software.
• Prepare federal state and local permit submittals as needed.
• Scope manage and deliver multiple concurrent assignments at the task and project level.
• Lead and contribute to project meetings and technical discussions with clients stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Lead and/or coordinate field work efforts such as project site reconnaissance topographic survey stream geomorphic assessments and aquatic organism passage assessments. Field work may include working in inclement weather lifting up to 50 lbs hiking through rough terrain wading in wetlands flowing streams and impoundments and occasional overnights on an as-needed basis.
• Participate in efforts to advance Stones position in the Water Resources Market through project scoping proposal development representing Stone at professional conferences and meetings and communicating with project partners.
• Continue to advance and apply knowledge of current stream restoration practices and relevant design methods.
• Travel within and outside of Vermont as necessary to support project work and business development needs

Required Qualifications and Education

To be considered for this position the applicant should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• B.S. in civil engineering environmental engineering environmental science hydrology geology or a closely related discipline with a demonstrated interest and experience in water resources.
• 6 years of relevant full-time water resources or environmental consulting experience.
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills including technical writing.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated expertise in water resources stormwater flood mitigation practices and stream restoration project design utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and HydroCAD.
• Experience with hydrologic analysis and hydraulic modeling. Experience with GIS and spatial analysis would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with interpreting complex datasets.
• Familiarity with state and federal permitting processes and environmental regulations.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated field work experience including familiarity with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) practices and willingness to conduct fieldwork in a variety of conditions.
• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in civil engineering environmental engineering environmental science hydrology fluvial geomorphology or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant professional licensure such as a current Professional Engineering license. A Vermont PE license or the ability to obtain a Vermont PE through reciprocity within six months is desired.
• Experience and expertise working within Vermonts regulatory framework.
• Experience with advanced hydraulic modeling including two-dimensional modeling of fluvial systems and sediment transport modeling.
• Experience providing construction oversight.

Base Annual Pay

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Vermont is $70000 - $90000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators skills education training credentials experience and scope and complexity of role responsibilities. In addition Stone offers Employee Ownership and a holistic benefits package.

How to Apply

Please visit our careers page on our company website to apply online .