Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc.
Environmental Stream Restoration Engineer
Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Environmental Stream Restoration Engineer
GES is seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Environmental Stream Restoration Engineer
with 5-8+ years of relevant experience.
Applicants in the greater Baltimore, MD, Richmond, VA, and Raleigh, NC areas are encouraged to apply!
This role requires a well-rounded professional with a strong foundation in environmental remediation, engineering design, field implementation, and operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M). Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex environmental projects and a passion for stream, wetland, and coastal restoration. As part of a small but growing team, this position offers a unique opportunity to take on technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and grow with our expanding stream restoration practice. Youll work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing both strategic insight and hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Serve as a technical resource on complex stream, wetland, and coastal restorations, as well as environmental remediation projects. Support and/or lead remedial evaluations, engineering design, field implementation, reporting, and client communications. Assist clients with environmental compliance and permitting, including SPCC, NPDES, E&S Controls, and potentially Air Quality. Lead and support technical and cost proposals, including life-cycle costing and bid preparation. Review engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports prepared by junior staff. Support project management tasks; based on experience, serve as Project Manager. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across wetland and coastal restoration projects. Promote a strong culture of health and safety in all project activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Professional Engineer (PE) license in MD/ VA/ NC/ SC...or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Rosgen Natural Channel Design (Levels I, II, III, and IV) or similar training is a plus. 5 - 8+ years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on remediation and restoration. Strong knowledge of groundwater, soil, and vapor characterization, as well as remedial technologies. Experience managing complex sites with hazardous and mixed waste, including free-phase product and/or sites that are undeveloped or agricultural in nature. Demonstrated experience with pilot tests, design, construction, and stream/wetland monitoring. Solid understanding of environmental permitting and compliance requirements, including 401/404 permitting, Mitigation Banking, Nutrient Banking or similar Ecological credits. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused approach. Highly organized and self-driven with strong time management and initiative. Committed to health and safety as a core personal and professional value.
Why GES?
Join a growing stream restoration team with opportunities to lead and innovate. Collaborate on wetland and coastal restoration projects and broaden your technical experience. Work in a tight-knit group where your contributions make a visible impact for the team and clients. Gain exposure to diverse clients and project types in a supportive, collaborative environment that promotes growth and development.
About Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES)
GES is a recognized industry leader in providing environmental consulting, compliance, engineering, and field services to clients across diverse market sectors. With a reputation built on technical excellence and a commitment to service, GES empowers employees to think independently, work collaboratively, and thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe in the importance of work/life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our offerings include a hybrid workforce model, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), short-term and long-term disability coverage, new parent leave, a 529 CollegeBound Fund, tuition assistance, and a performance-based bonus plan. GES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, where diverse perspectives are celebrated and every employee feels valued. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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GES is seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Environmental Stream Restoration Engineer
with 5-8+ years of relevant experience.
Applicants in the greater Baltimore, MD, Richmond, VA, and Raleigh, NC areas are encouraged to apply!
This role requires a well-rounded professional with a strong foundation in environmental remediation, engineering design, field implementation, and operations, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M). Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex environmental projects and a passion for stream, wetland, and coastal restoration. As part of a small but growing team, this position offers a unique opportunity to take on technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and grow with our expanding stream restoration practice. Youll work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, providing both strategic insight and hands-on support throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Serve as a technical resource on complex stream, wetland, and coastal restorations, as well as environmental remediation projects. Support and/or lead remedial evaluations, engineering design, field implementation, reporting, and client communications. Assist clients with environmental compliance and permitting, including SPCC, NPDES, E&S Controls, and potentially Air Quality. Lead and support technical and cost proposals, including life-cycle costing and bid preparation. Review engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports prepared by junior staff. Support project management tasks; based on experience, serve as Project Manager. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across wetland and coastal restoration projects. Promote a strong culture of health and safety in all project activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Professional Engineer (PE) license in MD/ VA/ NC/ SC...or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Rosgen Natural Channel Design (Levels I, II, III, and IV) or similar training is a plus. 5 - 8+ years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on remediation and restoration. Strong knowledge of groundwater, soil, and vapor characterization, as well as remedial technologies. Experience managing complex sites with hazardous and mixed waste, including free-phase product and/or sites that are undeveloped or agricultural in nature. Demonstrated experience with pilot tests, design, construction, and stream/wetland monitoring. Solid understanding of environmental permitting and compliance requirements, including 401/404 permitting, Mitigation Banking, Nutrient Banking or similar Ecological credits. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused approach. Highly organized and self-driven with strong time management and initiative. Committed to health and safety as a core personal and professional value.
Why GES?
Join a growing stream restoration team with opportunities to lead and innovate. Collaborate on wetland and coastal restoration projects and broaden your technical experience. Work in a tight-knit group where your contributions make a visible impact for the team and clients. Gain exposure to diverse clients and project types in a supportive, collaborative environment that promotes growth and development.
About Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. (GES)
GES is a recognized industry leader in providing environmental consulting, compliance, engineering, and field services to clients across diverse market sectors. With a reputation built on technical excellence and a commitment to service, GES empowers employees to think independently, work collaboratively, and thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe in the importance of work/life balance and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families. Our offerings include a hybrid workforce model, medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), short-term and long-term disability coverage, new parent leave, a 529 CollegeBound Fund, tuition assistance, and a performance-based bonus plan. GES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, where diverse perspectives are celebrated and every employee feels valued. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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