River Restoration Scientist - (remote/hybrid)

Responsibilities
The Ecological Restoration Team at NV5 is seeking a full-time, remote River Restoration Scientist with 3+ 
years of experience and a strong proficiency in science focused on rivers, streams, and wetlands. The 
successful candidate will work cooperatively on a multi-disciplinary design team and will be 
administratively responsible to the River Restoration Group Manager.
Primary Duties
• Conduct geomorphic and aquatic habitat assessments utilizing traditional field techniques in rivers, 
streams and wetlands.
• Utilize GIS and remote sensing methods to evaluate site conditions and characterize geomorphic 
processes.
• Install and manage ground water wells and stream gages across restoration projects including data 
processing and analysis to support design and monitoring.
• Document soil profile characteristics and hydric soil indicators across multiple ecoregions.
• Conduct macroinvertebrate and water quality sampling following EPA and USACE guidance for 
project monitoring and baseline documentation.
• Produce maps to support field efforts and restoration design.
• Analyze data using Stream Quantification Tool or other functional assessments to support design 
and project permitting.
• Prepare report elements to support permitting and documentation for regulators and project 
partners.
• Provide construction oversight, utilizing effective communication and decision-making with 
contractors and clients during project construction to ensure successful project implementation.
• Maintain and track project schedules, deliver design deliverables on time and within budget, and 
effectively communicate and collaborate with the project team.
Secondary Duties
• Attend and actively participate in training sessions, activities, and field-related conferences as 
directed by supervisors. This ensures continuous learning and staying updated with industry best 
practices and advancements.
• Conduct all duties in strict accordance with NV5 handbook and policies. Ensure that all activities 
comply with guidelines that promote inclusivity and non-discrimination, providing equal access to educational programs, assistance, and materials regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, 
gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.
• Be prepared to perform any other related work as directed by Project Managers and supervisors. 
This may involve tasks beyond the outlined responsibilities, requiring flexibility and a willingness to 
adapt to changing project needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• BS in ecology, geology, environmental science or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience working on river, stream, or other water resources related 
projects.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting geomorphic analysis, interpreting results, and applying 
findings to design and restoration projects.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions across a variety of terrains and travel for projects up 
to 7 days at a time.
• Hands-on experience with various field data collection techniques, such as site assessments, 
pebble counts, channel morphology measurements, and vegetation mapping. Proficiency using 
equipment like total stations and RTK devices for accurate topographic surveys.
• Competence with technical writing and technical communication.
• Non-field work is typically performed from the employee’s home. Therefore, in addition to being 
able to perform the duties outlined above, the successful candidate will be flexible in the timing and 
methods of work and assignments, independent, a self-starter, and a problem solver.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters degree preferred, in field specific to ecological restoration, fluvial geomorphology, or river 
science. 
• Professional licensure or certification in geology, hydrology, GIS or ecological restoration.
• Experience in applied fluvial geomorphology, either through education or consulting experience 
working with/under an experienced fluvial geomorphologist.
• Demonstrated experience and/or training with Natural Channel Design