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Water Resources Engineer

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Gainesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Company: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.

Locations: Gainesville, VA

Additional Locations: N/A

Work Site: On Site

Req ID: 230501

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking a civil, environmental, water resources, or biological engineer with an interest in wetlands, streams, and water resources. Projects will include stream restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, low-impact development, wetland mitigation design, dam inspections, FEMA map revisions, and floodplain studies.

Job Duties

Primary duties will include:

  • Stream restoration design and preparation of project drawings
  • Stream assessment and monitoring
  • Stream restoration construction oversight
  • Hydrologic watershed analysis
  • Hydraulic analysis of open and closed drainage systems
  • Stormwater management (SWM), low-impact development (LID), and best management practices (BMP) design
  • County and state dam inspections and dam safety consulting
  • Wetland mitigation design and preparation of project drawings
  • FEMA map revision requests
  • Floodproofing and flood mitigation design
  • Floodplain studies
  • Clean Water Act permitting
  • Chesapeake Bay Critical Area delineation
  • Chesapeake Bay preservation studies and approvals
  • Preparation of presentations for hearings and client reviews
  • Other civil and environmental studies
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) using Autodesk® software

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a closely related discipline
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Preferred:

  • Up to five years of relevant experience
  • Experience with stream restoration design
  • Experience with hydrologic and/or hydraulic modeling
  • Experience with dam break studies and inundation mapping
  • Experience with floodplain modeling and/or FEMA map revisions
  • Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and TR-55
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a closely related discipline

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. The Davey 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, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

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.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 25%

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