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The Axel Group is seeking a REMOTE Restoration Designer to join our client’s team in Baltimore County, Maryland. Our client is a well-established environmental services and ecological restoration firm serving public and private sector clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The organization specializes in restoring and enhancing natural ecosystems through innovative design, construction, land management, and environmental stewardship solutions. Committed to sustainability and environmental resilience, the firm partners with municipalities, government agencies, developers, and landowners to deliver projects that improve water quality, restore habitats, and create lasting environmental impact.

The Restoration Designer will support the planning and technical design of ecological restoration projects, including streams, wetlands, and riparian systems. This role is responsible for producing design deliverables, conducting field assessments, and collaborating with engineers and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality project execution.

We are hiring for multiple roles, including Designers, Project Managers, and Project Ecologists. If you have experience working on ecological restoration, stream, wetland, or related environmental projects, we encourage you to apply!

** While this is a remote position, candidates must be located within a 1.5-hour radius of the office to support weekly field visits. **

• Support the planning, analysis, and design of ecological restoration projects, including streams, wetlands, riparian systems, and related watershed systems.
• Develop technical deliverables including design plans, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Conduct and/or support field assessments, data collection, and QA/QC of field data and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and interdisciplinary teams to integrate grading, hydraulic modeling, and other design components.
• Contribute to watershed analysis and the application of restoration techniques and best practices.
• Participate in project execution with increasing responsibility, including independently managing assigned design tasks.
• For more experienced candidates, lead portions of project design and analysis on more complex projects.
• Review work prepared by junior staff for accuracy, completeness, and technical quality.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers and field staff as appropriate.
• Support project coordination, including task management, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality ecological restoration outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, ecology, natural resources, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in ecological restoration, design, or related field
• Experience supporting or developing restoration design plans and technical documentation
• Proficiency in design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS
• Understanding of watershed processes, stream and wetland restoration techniques, and ecological principles
• Ability to manage individual tasks and contribute effectively within a project team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hydraulic modeling and integration with restoration design
• Familiarity with regional restoration standards, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements
• Experience preparing construction documents and supporting projects through implementation
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or train junior staff
• Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams in a consulting or design/build environment

Benefits:

• Salary $70,000 – 100,000
• REMOTE with 1x monthly office/field visit
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K with Employer Match
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Mile Reimbursement and Company Gas Card