Utah Channel 3
Senior Water Resources Engineer
Biohabitats is seeking an ecologically‑focused Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Hudson River Bioregion team in Brooklyn, NY.
Our mission is to restore and regenerate life‑supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.
Role and Responsibilities
Serving as Project Manager or Technical Lead on projects.
Leading and supporting planning, design, and design‑build projects related to ecological assessment and planning; green stormwater infrastructure; nature‑based coastal resilience; stream, wetland, floodplain restoration; dam removal and fish passage; and environmental justice.
Developing hydrodynamic and sediment transport models for coastal and riverine systems.
Creating site‑specific concept designs.
Preparing design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
Providing construction‑phase services (e.g., bid support, construction observation).
Conducting natural resources and watershed inventories and field assessments.
Supporting Hudson River Bioregion business development activities, including proposal writing.
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
Professional experience related to ecological restoration projects.
Applied experience leading aspects of design projects from concept through construction drawings and implementation.
Proficient in hydrologic, hydraulic, and coastal modeling programs (TR‑55, TR‑20, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, HydroCAD, Delft3D, MIKE21).
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365.
2+ years of project management experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to lead or support field assessments under a variety of weather and site conditions.
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the Hudson River and Northeast region.
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
Familiarity with ecosystems of Hudson River, Long Island Sound, Coastal New Jersey watersheds.
Familiarity with permitting of restoration projects in NJ, NY, CT, RI, and MA.
Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
Familiarity or experience with design‑build project delivery method.
Experience with construction oversight; familiarity with restoration construction a plus.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Experience in business development and professional networking in NJ, NY, or New England.
Familiarity with structural BMP maintenance, dredging, and riser design requirements.
Knowledge and experience with geomorphic assessment.
Proficiency in ArcGIS.
Education Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering field (Civil, Environmental, Biological Systems, or Ecological Engineering).
Years of Relevant Experience 10–15 years as a Water Resources Engineer and at least 2 years of project management and/or technical lead experience.
Professional Registration PE or ability to obtain through reciprocity within six months of hire date.
Salary Range $120,000.00 – $135,000.00.
Location Brooklyn, NY. Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment. During onboarding, new team members spend several days per week in the Brooklyn office, then transition to at least two office days per week with flexibility for field work and travel.
To Apply Provide Cover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 5 MB). Applications without these components will not be considered.
Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose‑driven, performance‑oriented, and values‑led organization. We are a certified B‑Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. Biohabitats participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E‑Verify, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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Our mission is to restore and regenerate life‑supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.
Role and Responsibilities
Serving as Project Manager or Technical Lead on projects.
Leading and supporting planning, design, and design‑build projects related to ecological assessment and planning; green stormwater infrastructure; nature‑based coastal resilience; stream, wetland, floodplain restoration; dam removal and fish passage; and environmental justice.
Developing hydrodynamic and sediment transport models for coastal and riverine systems.
Creating site‑specific concept designs.
Preparing design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
Providing construction‑phase services (e.g., bid support, construction observation).
Conducting natural resources and watershed inventories and field assessments.
Supporting Hudson River Bioregion business development activities, including proposal writing.
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
Professional experience related to ecological restoration projects.
Applied experience leading aspects of design projects from concept through construction drawings and implementation.
Proficient in hydrologic, hydraulic, and coastal modeling programs (TR‑55, TR‑20, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, HydroCAD, Delft3D, MIKE21).
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft 365.
2+ years of project management experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to lead or support field assessments under a variety of weather and site conditions.
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, team environment.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout the Hudson River and Northeast region.
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
Familiarity with ecosystems of Hudson River, Long Island Sound, Coastal New Jersey watersheds.
Familiarity with permitting of restoration projects in NJ, NY, CT, RI, and MA.
Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates.
Familiarity or experience with design‑build project delivery method.
Experience with construction oversight; familiarity with restoration construction a plus.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
Experience in business development and professional networking in NJ, NY, or New England.
Familiarity with structural BMP maintenance, dredging, and riser design requirements.
Knowledge and experience with geomorphic assessment.
Proficiency in ArcGIS.
Education Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering field (Civil, Environmental, Biological Systems, or Ecological Engineering).
Years of Relevant Experience 10–15 years as a Water Resources Engineer and at least 2 years of project management and/or technical lead experience.
Professional Registration PE or ability to obtain through reciprocity within six months of hire date.
Salary Range $120,000.00 – $135,000.00.
Location Brooklyn, NY. Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment. During onboarding, new team members spend several days per week in the Brooklyn office, then transition to at least two office days per week with flexibility for field work and travel.
To Apply Provide Cover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 5 MB). Applications without these components will not be considered.
Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose‑driven, performance‑oriented, and values‑led organization. We are a certified B‑Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. Biohabitats participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E‑Verify, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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