River Restoration Scientist

Description

• Prepare report elements to support permitting and documentation for regulators and project partners.
• Utilize GIS and remote sensing methods to evaluate site conditions and characterize geomorphic processes.
• Conduct geomorphic and aquatic habitat assessments utilizing traditional field techniques in rivers, streams and wetlands.
• Analyze data using Stream Quantification Tool or other functional assessments to support design and project permitting.
• Attend and actively participate in training sessions, activities, and field-related conferences as directed by supervisors. This ensures continuous learning and staying updated with industry best practices and advancements.
• Conduct macroinvertebrate and water quality sampling following EPA and USACE guidance for project monitoring and baseline documentation.
• Provide construction oversight, utilizing effective communication and decision-making with contractors and clients during project construction to ensure successful project implementation.
• Maintain and track project schedules, deliver design deliverables on time and within budget, and effectively communicate and collaborate with the project team.
• Produce maps to support field efforts and restoration design.
• Install and manage ground water wells and stream gages across restoration projects including data processing and analysis to support design and monitoring.
• Document soil profile characteristics and hydric soil indicators across multiple ecoregions.
• Conduct all duties in strict accordance with NV5 handbook and policies. Ensure that all activities comply with guidelines that promote inclusivity and non-discrimination, providing equal access to educational programs, assistance, and materials regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

The Ecological Restoration Team at NV5 is seeking a full-time, remote River Restoration Scientist with 3+ years of experience and a strong proficiency in science focused on rivers, streams, and wetlands. The successful candidate will work cooperatively on a multi-disciplinary design team and will be administratively responsible to the River Restoration Group Manager.

• Demonstrated expertise conducting geomorphic analysis, interpreting results, and applying findings to design and restoration projects.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Experience in applied fluvial geomorphology, either through education or consulting experience working with/under an experienced fluvial geomorphologist.
• Be prepared to perform any other related work as directed by Project Managers and supervisors. This may involve tasks beyond the outlined responsibilities, requiring flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing project needs.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions across a variety of terrains and travel for projects up to 7 days at a time.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience working on river, stream, or other water resources related projects.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision.
• This position may be subject to indoor and outside environmental conditions, including weather conditions such as wet and /or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Competence with technical writing and technical communication.
• Hands-on experience with various field data collection techniques, such as site assessments, pebble counts, channel morphology measurements, and vegetation mapping. Proficiency using equipment like total stations and RTK devices for accurate topographic surveys.
• Work will primarily be in the field involving long term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards at construction and project sites.
• BS in ecology, geology, environmental science or related field.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 10-12 hours a day on occasion.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training with Natural Channel Design.
• Professional licensure or certification in geology, hydrology, GIS or ecological restoration.
• Masters degree preferred, in field specific to ecological restoration, fluvial geomorphology, or river science.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Non-field work is typically performed from the employee’s home. Therefore, in addition to being able to perform the duties outlined above, the successful candidate will be flexible in the timing and methods of work and assignments, independent, a self-starter, and a problem solver.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance