Stormwater/Stream Restoration Engineer

Arcadis

Stormwater/Stream Restoration Engineer at Arcadis supporting stream restoration and ecological enhancement projects. Collaborating with Water Professionals to lead project delivery in Arlington, Virginia.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

evaluate, plan, design, permit, and support the management of stream restoration, natural channel design, and watershed improvement projects
lead tasks and support project delivery from concept through construction
coordination with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies
support professional engineering services during construction
perform, lead, and coordinate field assessments, data collection, and analysis for stream restoration projects
develop and support stream restoration design plans
prepare and review hydrologic and hydraulic models
lead task-level project delivery
support and contribute to preparing proposals and building strong client relationships
coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permitting efforts
mentor and support the development of junior engineers and technical staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

at least 5 years of relevant experience in stream restoration, natural channel design, or related water resources engineering
bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Biological Systems, or a related field of study
Professional Engineering (PE) license
strong experience delivering stream restoration projects, including field assessments, design, permitting, and construction support
project leadership capabilities, including managing scopes, budgets, and schedules
experience with stream classification and assessment methodologies (such as Rosgen methods, BEHI/NBS, or similar)
familiarity with nutrient reduction programs, particularly within the Chesapeake Bay region
proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS
strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

stream restorationnatural channel designwatershed improvementhydrologic modelshydraulic modelsfield assessmentsdata collectiondesign planspermittingconstruction support

Soft Skills

project leadershipclient relationship buildingmentoringcommunication

Certifications

Professional Engineering (PE) license