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Water Resources Engineer

Davey Tree Expert


Job Location:

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company:Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc.
Locations:Louisville KY
Additional Locations:KY
Work Site:On Site
Req ID:229158

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company is seeking a water resource engineer to join our stream and wetland restoration design group. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative approaches to stream and wetland restoration. You will design and build projects that restore diverse high-quality and resilient ecosystems. You will have the opportunity to work in an experienced team that has pioneered methods in field investigation construction techniques and the application of leading-edge technology to design with a particular focus on 2D hydrodynamic modeling of flood events. Your restoration work will be conducted in a wide variety of environments from confined urban sites to the headwaters of the Appalachian Mountains across the eastern United States.

The new hire will work out of the Louisville KY office of Wetland Studies and Solutions.

Job Duties

You will be involved in many parts of the restoration design process including:

  • Collaborative design of stream and wetland restoration projects
  • Fieldwork to assess sites monitor post-restoration sites conduct construction oversight and develop site specific restoration solutions
  • 3D design in Autodesk Civil 3D
  • Flood vulnerability assessment of restoration design using 2D hydrodynamic models
  • Development of concept level permit ready and constructible project drawings
  • Creation and use of high-resolution topographic datasets
  • Contributing to project proposals mitigation plans reports and presentations
Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Bachelors degree in civil/environmental/water resources or biological engineering or closely related discipline
  • Strong technical and quantitative skills related to water resources or environmental design including a foundation in fluid mechanics and open channel flow
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED:

  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification in any U.S. state or plan to obtain certification
  • Experience in AutoCAD AutoCAD Civil 3D or related software used for landscape visualization and design will be considered and taught as needed
  • Experience with hydrologic and/or hydraulic analysis
  • Data analysis and mapping using ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Field Maps
Additional Information

What We Offer:*

  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
  • Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
  • Group Health Plan.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
  • Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
  • Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
  • The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
  • Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource environmental and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class including race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national or ethnic origin marital or familial status disability status as a protected veteran status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person or other classification protected by law.

Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company provides a full range of natural and cultural resource consulting services and is based in Gainesville Virginia. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential utility commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients each other and the world around us. We offer the resources size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career theres a place for you at Davey. To learn more visit .

Accommodations:If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%


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