About the Watershed Engineer/Scientist (Mid-Level) Position
The Watershed Engineer/Scientist (Mid-Level) will work under supervision of the Senior Design Engineer to assist the Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) to achieve its mission of protecting, conserving and restoring natural resources using a watershed approach. The Watershed Engineer/Scientist (Mid-Level) is a full-time, salaried, exempt, position.

About Watershed Conservation Resource Center

The WCRC is a nonprofit organization in Fayetteville, Arkansas that strives to protect, conserve and restore natural resources by utilizing the watershed approach, environmental outreach and providing planning and technical assistance to landowners, communities and government. For 20 years, the WCRC has been committed to making a difference through conservation and restoration, specializing in ecological restoration with focus on streams and riparian areas. The WCRC has successfully restored over 40,000 feet of river and stream banks, with projects ranging from small urban streams to large rivers in Northwest Arkansas. Learn more at watershedconservation.org. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

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.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental, agricultural, biological, chemical, or civil engineering with an emphasis on environmental, soil, or watershed science OR geology, hydrology, geography, or other physical science with an emphasis on environmental science or ecological restoration
• Minimum of four (4) years experience in environmental, agricultural, biological, chemical, or civil engineering with an emphasis on environmental, soil, or watershed science OR geology, hydrology, geography, or other physical science with an emphasis on environmental science or ecological restoration
• Experience relating to stream restoration, watershed assessment, and watershed planning

Preferred Qualification, Knowledge, and Skills 

• Training in applied river morphology and river restoration design equivalent to Level IV course offered by Wildland Hydrology
• Experience using software products including Microsoft Office products, Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D, ESRI ArcGIS/ArcMap and Rivermorph
• Background in stream restoration practices utilizing Natural Channel Design approach and Rosgen stream classification system
• Background in fluvial geomorphology
• Experience in GIS analysis of natural resources data and map production

Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position requires working full days sitting or standing. Occasional field work outdoors with frequent exposure to hot and humid conditions, rugged terrain, swift moving water, loud heavy machinery, ticks and other biting insects, and wildlife will be required. Occasional evening and weekend work hours may be required, as well as out-of-town travel.

 Expected Salary and Benefits

The salary of this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. WCRC offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Matching retirement contributions
• Paid employee health, dental, vision, and disability insurance 

About Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Located in the breathtaking Ozark Mountains, the region is home to excellent restaurants, museums, and outdoor recreation opportunities, including 500+ miles of mountain biking trails. Fayetteville, one of the four largest cities in the region and home to the University of Arkansas, is frequently ranked in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Places to Live” list.

Watershed Conservation Resource Center (WCRC) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internships.