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Description
~ 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.
Position Overview
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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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
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
Compensation
- 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.