OverviewAs a Senior Water Resources Project Manager in the Ohio Ecosystem Restoration Group at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Cincinnati, OH office, you will provide technical, production and implementation support, leadership, and expertise on ecosystem restoration and green infrastructure projects throughout Ohio and adjacent states. In the Do, Manage, Market, Leadership progression, you will lead and contribute to a multi-disciplinary restoration team atmosphere where all colleagues, including leadership, support project conceptualization, implementation, and delivery of small and large-scale restoration projects.
Work will be focused on stream channel restoration, dam removal, wetland restoration, floodplain restoration, abandoned mine lands reclamation, and green best management practices (BMP’s) for stormwater management, including the use of nature-based restoration approaches for water quality benefits in urban environments. Experience with stream restoration engineering is a requiste.
Project and Task Management, Personnel Management, Business Development, and Leadership responsibilities within the Team commensurate with experience and demonstrated performance. Our projects can be complex, with many constraints and the Candidate will be asked to work in a fast-paced, client-driven, flexible environment with design targets and goals that can evolve constantly through their lifespan. Ideal Candidate will need to independently manage their contributions and commitments across many different teams, clients and projects concurrently.
Some duties will include:
- Work as an engineer of record to support ecosystem restoration projects
- Provide ongoing mentorship to early and mid-career staff
- Business Development
- Prepare/review grading plans, quantity calculations, erosion control plans, cost estimates, technical specifications, and bid document preparation
- Conduct hydrologic assessments, water balances, and data analysis in support of, as well as designing natural stream channels, wetland and floodplain restoration, green stormwater infrastructure, and decommissioning of low-head dams
- Construction administration
- Manage clients and engage in business development opportunities to foster client relationships
What We Offer:
- 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
- Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
- 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
- Diverse portfolio of site development, land development, energy, industrial, institutional, and renewable energy projects
- Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
- Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, technical development, and career growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
- Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Ohio
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D and working knowledge of stream morphology, hydrology, and landscape ecology
- Experience in preparing stream and wetland restoration construction plans, bid document preparation, and technical specifications
- Should have strong organizational skills, integrate in a team environment, and be motivated to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail and minimal guidance or direction
