Stream Restoration Designer

Freese and Nichols is seeking an entry level Stream Restoration Designer for our growing DFW offices. This individual should share a passion for sustainable and natural restorative approaches to join our Fluvial Ecosystem Restoration team. The DFW based team works primarily on local projects but occasionally supports projects throughout the Southeastern United States. This position will include occasional travel for site assessments.

The position provides the opportunity for personal and professional growth in applied hydraulics, hydrology, geomorphology, sediment transport, and restoration design. As a Stream Restoration Designer, you will:

• Conduct field work to collect data for geomorphic site assessments and reference reach stream surveys in rural and urban environments.

• Record, write, and discuss field notes and measurement taken in the field with collaborating engineers and team members.

• Gather, correlate, and utilize raw data to perform scientific and engineering analyses for various sites to develop restoration designs suitable for review.

• Learn and understand various software to perform calculations and analyses necessary to complete assigned projects including hydrology, open channel hydraulics, and river modeling. This may include proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS software, RIVERMorph, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Compile data and information to write and generate technical memos and reports to support stream restoration projects.

• Assist Project Engineer in estimating engineering project costs, specification creation, design changes, and report figure generation for restoration of rivers or wetlands.

• Provide quality control on assigned tasks within established design guidelines and under Project Manager's review to ensure the timely and accurate completion of concise technical documentation for geomorphic assessments, modeling reports, and design construction documents.

• Become acquainted with the procedures and techniques necessary to execute a sound and efficient project. On assigned projects, provide guidance and assistance to drafting personnel.

• Provide quality work within the scope of work, guidelines, time allocation, and schedules defined by the Project Manager. Provide the Project Manager with information and help coordinate information between groups. Provide the Project manager with information for decision making related to the overall project.

• Manage time efficiently while working on multiple projects simultaneously in both an independent and group setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Agricultural Engineering; or Geology (or related equivalent)

• College coursework in water hydrology and open-channel hydraulics, geomorphology, stream restoration, geology, basic survey, technical writing, environmental engineering/science including dendrology and botany is preferred.

• EIT or GIT Certification preferred

• Experience with river, hydrologic, and hydraulic analyses and design software as follows: RIVERMorph, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS 2D, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We've built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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