Stream Restoration Designer/Engineer II/III
McCormick Taylor, Inc., Baltimore, MD, United States
Who We Are
McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace hybrid work flexibility and the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance. We’ve grown as a company over 75 years and 17 offices by building our team around people that share our passion for meaningful and impactful work.
Job Description
McCormick Taylor is seeking an experienced
Stream Restoration Designer/Engineer II/III
for our Watershed Services team in our growing Baltimore, MD office. The ideal candidate will have 5–12+ years of experience designing stream restoration projects and knowledge of fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, stream ecology and assessment principles. Experience designing and developing contract documents for Maryland state and municipal/county clients under local on‑call contracts is required, with the possibility of work in adjacent states and the District of Columbia. Job title and compensation will be commensurate with depth of design project experience, certifications, and degree.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a person that is excited to lead a dynamic, collaborative team that is passionate about their work.
This Role’s Reach
The Stream Restoration Designer/Engineer will work closely with our team supporting assessment and design of small to large stream restoration projects from conceptual design through development of advertisement packages for construction. The position will involve field and office work primarily in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, performing physical and biological field surveys of streams, evaluating existing conditions, conducting functional assessments, developing restoration design solutions, and overseeing environmental restoration construction. Some travel in the Mid‑Atlantic region is likely.
Responsibilities
Support environmental restoration design projects, including stream, wetland, and shoreline restoration projects
Develop construction plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Develop reports in support of assessment, design, and monitoring efforts
Perform field work, including geomorphic assessment, natural resource inventories, and watershed inventories and assessments
Communicate and collaborate with the project team
Job Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in a relevant engineering or science field (e.g., Civil, Environmental, Ecological, Biosystems) required. P.E. a plus but not required
5+ professional years of experience
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required
Critical thinking skills required
Ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently required
Project design experience related to stream, wetland, living shoreline, and/or other water quality initiatives required; project management experience a plus
Experience performing field work for geomorphic assessments, stream functions assessment/ecological uplift potential, environmental construction oversight, and post‑construction monitoring required
Experience completing MS4/TMDL credit calculations using Chesapeake Bay Program protocols preferred
Ability to work in physically challenging outdoor settings required
Experience working in the Mid‑Atlantic region (Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania) preferred
Experience with HEC‑RAS and other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis software preferred
Experience developing engineering construction plans using Bentley products (OpenRoads, etc.) preferred
Benefits
We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no‑deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work‑life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all our employees and applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values diverse backgrounds and voices so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
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McCormick Taylor, Inc. is a full-service civil engineering firm providing creative design, planning, and environmental solutions to the challenges of everyday life. Since 1946, we’ve focused on our relationships with people—our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our culture matters because our people matter. We strive to create pathways for career advancement that suit the individual. We embrace hybrid work flexibility and the cultural shift toward a greater work-life balance. We’ve grown as a company over 75 years and 17 offices by building our team around people that share our passion for meaningful and impactful work.
Job Description
McCormick Taylor is seeking an experienced
Stream Restoration Designer/Engineer II/III
for our Watershed Services team in our growing Baltimore, MD office. The ideal candidate will have 5–12+ years of experience designing stream restoration projects and knowledge of fluvial geomorphology, sediment transport, stream ecology and assessment principles. Experience designing and developing contract documents for Maryland state and municipal/county clients under local on‑call contracts is required, with the possibility of work in adjacent states and the District of Columbia. Job title and compensation will be commensurate with depth of design project experience, certifications, and degree.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a person that is excited to lead a dynamic, collaborative team that is passionate about their work.
This Role’s Reach
The Stream Restoration Designer/Engineer will work closely with our team supporting assessment and design of small to large stream restoration projects from conceptual design through development of advertisement packages for construction. The position will involve field and office work primarily in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, performing physical and biological field surveys of streams, evaluating existing conditions, conducting functional assessments, developing restoration design solutions, and overseeing environmental restoration construction. Some travel in the Mid‑Atlantic region is likely.
Responsibilities
Support environmental restoration design projects, including stream, wetland, and shoreline restoration projects
Develop construction plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Develop reports in support of assessment, design, and monitoring efforts
Perform field work, including geomorphic assessment, natural resource inventories, and watershed inventories and assessments
Communicate and collaborate with the project team
Job Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in a relevant engineering or science field (e.g., Civil, Environmental, Ecological, Biosystems) required. P.E. a plus but not required
5+ professional years of experience
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required
Critical thinking skills required
Ability to work both collaboratively in a team environment and independently required
Project design experience related to stream, wetland, living shoreline, and/or other water quality initiatives required; project management experience a plus
Experience performing field work for geomorphic assessments, stream functions assessment/ecological uplift potential, environmental construction oversight, and post‑construction monitoring required
Experience completing MS4/TMDL credit calculations using Chesapeake Bay Program protocols preferred
Ability to work in physically challenging outdoor settings required
Experience working in the Mid‑Atlantic region (Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania) preferred
Experience with HEC‑RAS and other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis software preferred
Experience developing engineering construction plans using Bentley products (OpenRoads, etc.) preferred
Benefits
We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no‑deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work‑life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all our employees and applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values diverse backgrounds and voices so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
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