About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Restoration Engineer with a passion for ecosystem restoration and water resource engineering We are looking for an Engineer who can contribute to the growth of our ecological restoration practices throughout the Great Lakes as well as support SWCA's ecological restoration projects throughout the entire U.S. The ideal candidate will have experience/background in stream, wetland, and coastal/living shoreline design projects, and should have strong experience in applied hydraulics, hydrology, and geomorphology and as well as a working knowledge AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrology/hydraulic modeling. Responsibilities will include occasional travel to project sites for field assessments, data collection, and client meetings. This is a full-time, regular (benefits-eligible), salaried/exempt position reporting to our Lombard, Illinois office. This role is eligible for either a hybrid or distributed (=remote) work arrangement. While candidates located near our Chicago or Michigan offices are preferred, highly qualified applicants from other locations will also be considered. This position can be hired at the following levels: - Associate Project Restoration Engineer - Four (4) years of relevant experience and expertise; Six (6) years preferred - Project Restoration Engineer - Five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise; seven (7) years preferred Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish Leads management activities by overseeing technical tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion of assigned projects. Manages various aspects of project execution, including client communication, team coordination, and quality assurance. Responsible for preparation of design reports and plans that make up elements of design deliverable packages. Develops engineering designs for assigned projects, including stream and wetland restoration, living shorelines, and nature-based infrastructure. Applies advanced technical expertise to refine designs and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Conducts field investigations and detailed analyses for assigned restoration projects, ensuring designs minimize environmental impacts while meeting project requirements. Provides technical guidance to optimize solutions. Prepares comprehensive construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents to guide project implementation. Ensures all documentation adheres to industry and regulatory standards. Supports quality assurance reviews for analyses and deliverables. Oversees permitting processes by preparing regulatory documentation for reviews and approvals. Collaborates with agencies to address compliance requirements. Performs modeling and calculations to support design optimization and assess environmental impacts. Uses modeling tools to simulate project conditions and optimize solutions. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental science and engineering principles into project designs. Facilitates collaboration among scientists, planners, and engineers to achieve project objectives. Provides construction-phase services by monitoring progress, ensuring adherence to specifications, and addressing on-site challenges. Comm