Senior Restoration Engineer - Coastal & Nature-Based Solutions

Environmental Consulting & Technology (ECT) is seeking a Senior Restoration Engineer with experience in coastal shoreline, wetland, and habitat restoration. This position emphasizes green infrastructure, living shorelines, and nature-based solutions. The engineer will serve as a technical leader for shoreline stabilization, habitat enhancement, coastal resiliency, flooding, and water quality improvement, with a focus on Great Lakes coast systems. Working collaboratively with scientists, planners, and clients, this position will deliver sustainable, ecologically driven designs while providing project management, client strategy, and staff mentorship, including support for projects funded through NOAA, USACE, BRIC, IIJA, and state coastal restoration programs.

Ideal candidates should reside within the Great Lakes or Midwest regions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead coastal engineering solutions, planning and design for living shorelines, wetland creation/enhancement, shoreline stabilization, and nature-based resiliency projects
• Develop green and hybrid engineering solutions that integrate ecological function with constructible design
• Lead production staff in the preparation of engineering plans, technical specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for restoration projects
• Coordinate with ecologists, geomorphologists, and planners to translate restoration objectives into performance-based designs
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with ECT’s Practice and Client leadership teams
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists in nature-based design approaches

Additional Responsibilities

• Write grant proposals and support grant administration
• Support permitting and regulatory strategy with USACE, state coastal programs, water quality agencies, and local stakeholders
• Provide QA/QC for technical reports, models, and construction documents
• Support proposal development, grant-funded pursuits, and client engagement
• Participate in field assessments, construction observation, and adaptive management planning

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (with a focus on civil, coastal, structural, or geotechnical engineering)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license with registration in Ohio (or ability to obtain registration within 3 months)
• Approximately 15 years of experience focused on ecological/coastal engineering 
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Living shorelines and shoreline stabilization
  • Coastal wetland restoration and enhancement
  • Coastal/shoreline resiliency and habitat-driven design
  • Nature-based solutions and green infrastructure
• Experience in coastal model and other hydrologic and hydraulic software 
• Experience preparing construction drawings, specifications, and engineer’s estimates
• Familiarity with coastal and lake processes, sediment dynamics, and ecological performance metrics
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting pathways and restoration funding programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc. (ECT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.