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Restoration Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Lexington, VA

$70K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Watershed Restoration Engineer will work collaboratively with technical specialists from TNC, the USFS, other agencies, NGOs, and private consultants including hydrologists, biologists, engineers ...

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Lexington, VA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Watershed Restoration Engineer will work collaboratively with technical specialists from TNC, the USFS, other agencies, NGOs, and private consultants including hydrologists, biologists, engineers ...

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Abingdon, VA · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Watershed Restoration Engineer will work collaboratively with technical specialists from TNC, the USFS, other agencies, NGOs, and private consultants including hydrologists, biologists, engineers ...

Stormwater/Stream Restoration Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$94K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Arcadis is looking for a Stormwater/Stream Restoration Engineer to join our Resilience Water Team in Arlington or Richmond, Virginia! Collaborating with our experienced Water Professionals, you will ...

Stormwater/Stream Restoration Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$94K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Arcadis is looking for a Stormwater/Stream Restoration Engineer to join our Resilience Water Team in Arlington or Richmond, Virginia! Collaborating with our experienced Water Professionals, you will ...

Restorative CNA

Winchester, VA · On-site

$19 - $22.81/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead and assist with group exercise activities and restorative programming. * Clean, maintain, and prepare restorative and therapy equipment for participant use. * Manage inventory of therapy and ...

We are seeking an RF / Antenna Engineer to support antenna restoration, RF testing, troubleshooting, verification, and system performance analysis. This role may be filled at either the Engineer or ...

We are seeking an RF / Antenna Engineer to support antenna restoration, RF testing, troubleshooting, verification, and system performance analysis. This role may be filled at either the Engineer or ...

At StructureCare, we don't just restore parking garages, we protect what supports everything else. As a national leader in parking structure engineering, repair, and maintenance, we've worked on more ...

Junior BUR and Storage Engineer

VA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Junior Backup, Restore & Storage Engineer supporting enterprise disaster recovery operations. This role assists with daily backup execution, restoration requests, and disaster recovery testing across ...

Sales Engineer

Abingdon, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

... restoration solutions. With over 70 years of precision manufacturing and engineering expertise, we serve a diverse range of industrial markets, delivering high-quality, engineered products and ...

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How much do restoration engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for restoration engineer in Virginia is $94,109.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,300.00 and $107,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the restoration engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restoration Engineer, you need a strong background in civil, structural, or environmental engineering along with experience in assessing and repairing damaged structures or ecosystems. Familiarity with CAD software, surveying tools, and certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) or relevant environmental credentials are typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, project management skills, and strong communication help you excel when collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are essential for effectively restoring infrastructure, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering successful project outcomes.

What is a restoration engineer?

A Restoration Engineer is a professional who specializes in repairing, reinforcing, and preserving structures that have been damaged by natural disasters, aging, or environmental factors. They assess the condition of buildings, bridges, or historical sites and develop plans to restore them while maintaining safety and structural integrity. Their work often involves collaborating with architects, construction teams, and conservation experts to ensure repairs meet regulatory and aesthetic standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a restoration engineer?

Restoration Engineers are responsible for inspecting sites affected by damage or deterioration, designing repair or remediation plans, and overseeing the execution of restoration projects. Their day may include conducting site assessments, drafting technical reports, liaising with contractors and regulatory agencies, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Collaboration with architects, environmental scientists, and project managers is common, and they often supervise field work to ensure quality control. This dynamic role involves both office-based project planning and hands-on site supervision, making adaptability and strong organizational skills valuable assets.

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Infographic showing various Restoration Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,109 per year, or $45.2 per hour.

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Nature

Lexington, VA

$70K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

We're Looking for You:

The Watershed Restoration Engineer will work collaboratively with technical specialists from TNC, the USFS, other agencies, NGOs, and private consultants including hydrologists, biologists, engineers, recreation managers, and others as necessary. This position coordinates with key partners and external relations with respect to aquatic restoration programs. They may also serve as the project liaison with city, county, state, and federal agencies. They will serve as Technical Monitor on project implementation - administering and evaluating contractor efforts and assessing technical progress in relation to the established schedule and specifications. Assures contractor performance complies with the plans and specifications required in the contract. Consults with contractor personnel to resolve difficult and complex, unforeseen problems and latent conditions that develop during the project. They will provide oversight of third-party project preparation and implementation, as well as administration of A & E contracts. They may advise conservation teams on designing and conducting experiments. They may lead a program or project relative to conservation planning, research and stewardship. They collaborate with other scientists and institutions to enhance Conservancy practices.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Watershed Restoration Engineer provides technical and scientific support and leadership as a subject matter resource (SMR). The position will provide technical support to a multi-agency watershed restoration in partnership with the George Washington - Jefferson National Forest. They will perform project development and implementation activities including watershed analysis, stream and road-stream crossing assessment, survey, design, and preparation of construction drawings and contracts. The project portfolio will focus significantly on road-stream crossing restoration for Aquatic Organism Passage using U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Stream Simulation Design methodology. Other project work is expected to include channel and floodplain restoration through large wood augmentation, natural channel design techniques, dam removal, road realignment, and more.


This position will be based out of the Alleghany Highlands Program office in Lexington Virginia with the expectation that the staff would report to the office one to two days per week and reside somewhere in or near western Virginia where the office and field work are located.

What You'll Bring:
  • Master's Degree in science related field and 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Registered Professional Engineer with 5 years relevant experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience manipulating, analyzing and interpreting statistical or environmental data.
  • Experience leading or participating on cross functional teams.
  • Experience managing complex projects including the financial aspect and coordinating the work of peers and partnIers.
  • Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Experience and proficiency with Site Survey (to include Robotic Total Station and less advanced methodologies), Drafting (AutoCAD Civil 3d or similar), Hydraulic Modeling, and watershed analysis.
  • Knowledge of Road Design Principles.
  • Experience with stream restoration design and implementation.
  • Strong knowledge of common software applications.
  • Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
  • Proven negotiation skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Training experience.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $95,000 - $118,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

What We Bring:


Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.