Watershed Engineer/Scientist

The Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC), a nonprofit organization located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking qualified applicants to fill a full-time, Watershed Engineer/Scientist position.  The Watershed Engineer/Scientist will work under the supervision of a Professional Engineer to assist the WCRC to achieve its mission of protecting, conserving and restoring natural resources using a watershed approach.

Job Duties

The Watershed Engineer/Scientist will assist with ongoing watershed and stream restoration projects at the WCRC. Primary responsibilities of this position will be

• Assist with the collection and analysis of a variety of data types related to stream, riparian, and watershed assessment and restoration projects.
• Assist with: surveying and other hydrologic and geomorphologic data collection; hydrologic, hydraulic, geomorphologic, and geospatial analyses
• Preparation of stream and watershed maps
• Development of construction plans, permit applications, and floodplain modeling
• Report writing and outreach activities. 

This position will require the employee to participate in outdoor field activities and occasional out-of-town travel.

Qualifications

• Candidates for this position must have a minimum of 4 years of experience and education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in: environmental, agricultural, biological, chemical, or civil engineering with an emphasis on the environment; soil environmental, or watershed science; geology, hydrology, geography or other physical science with an emphasis on the environment; ecological restoration; wildlife or fisheries biology.
• Training in applied river morphology and river restoration design equivalent to the Level IV course offered by Wildland Hydrology is preferred. 
• Experience relating to stream restoration, watershed assessment and watershed planning is required. 
• Experience using software products including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D, ESRI ArcGIS/ArcMap, and Rivermorph is preferred.
• Candidates with a background and knowledge in one or more of the following areas will be given preference: stream restoration practices utilizing natural channel design approach and Rosgen stream classification system; fluvial geomorphology; GIS analysis of natural resources data and map production.

Compensation

The wage for this Engineer/Scientist position will depend on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.  The WCRC provides a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, and SimpleIRA plan matching.

Closing Date

The WCRC will accept applications through October 15, 2024 or until the position is filled. Please complete the application at https://forms.gle/wMrXHe23APpgE91g7

For questions contact Lori at llinn@watershedconservation.org or (479) 444-1916.