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McAdams

Designer II - Water Resources

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Stream Restoration Designer II Location: Preference to work out of our Raleigh office. Position Purpose Designers will work as part of a project team to deliver a variety of stream, wetland, and ...

Anchor Qea

Restoration Engineer

Portland, OR

$103K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Anchor Qea

Restoration Engineer

Bellingham, WA

$83K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Anchor QEA

Restoration Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$103K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Anchor QEA

Restoration Engineer

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Anchor QEA

Restoration Engineer

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Anchor QEA

Restoration Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Anchor Qea

Restoration Engineer

Seattle, WA

$91K - $122K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Nature

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Abingdon, VA · On-site

$77K - $104K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Nature

Watershed Restoration Engineer

Lexington, VA

$70K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Anchor QEA

Restoration Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$103K - $136K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Anchor QEA

Restoration Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$116K - $153K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Leading hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses to support estuarine, river, stream, coastal, and/or floodplain restoration. * Designing fish passage solutions, engineered log jams, channel ...

Civil Environmental Consultants Inc.

Ecologist

Knoxville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

Perform stream restoration assessments and support restoration projects * Collect, analyze, and document environmental field data * Prepare technical reports, permit applications, and regulatory ...

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How much do stream restoration jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for stream restoration in the United States is $66,762.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a stream restoration?

A Stream Restoration job involves assessing, designing, and implementing projects to improve the health and function of streams, rivers, and surrounding ecosystems. Professionals in this field work to reduce erosion, enhance water quality, restore habitat for wildlife, and stabilize streambanks using natural and engineered solutions. They may collaborate with scientists, engineers, and conservationists to develop sustainable restoration plans. This work often includes site assessments, permitting, construction oversight, and ongoing monitoring. The goal is to restore natural stream processes while mitigating environmental impacts.

What does a typical workweek look like for someone in stream restoration?

A typical workweek in Stream Restoration often balances office and fieldwork activities, with tasks ranging from site assessments and data analysis to drafting restoration plans and coordinating with regulatory agencies. Fieldwork may involve conducting habitat surveys, installing erosion control measures, or monitoring water quality, while office time is dedicated to project design, report writing, and client or team meetings. Collaboration with engineers, biologists, landowners, and government officials is common, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. The variety in responsibilities keeps the role dynamic and offers hands-on experience in environmental improvement projects. This diversity also provides valuable opportunities for professional growth and skill development within the field.

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

To thrive in Stream Restoration, you need a strong background in environmental science, hydrology, ecology, and project management, typically supported by a relevant degree and fieldwork experience. Familiarity with GIS mapping, habitat assessment tools, and certification such as EIT or Professional Wetland Scientist can be highly valuable. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set candidates apart in this field. These abilities are crucial for designing, implementing, and evaluating restoration projects that require collaboration with diverse stakeholders and adaptation to varying environmental conditions.

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Infographic showing various Stream Restoration job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,762 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Ecological Restoration Technician

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

Jordan, MN • On-site

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Are you ready to be a key player in the restoration of natural environments while operating top-of-the-line equipment? At RES, we're looking for a passionate and motivated Restoration Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will have the unique opportunity to work outdoors, make a tangible impact on vital ecosystems, and operate a variety of specialized equipment-all while gaining valuable experience in the field of environmental restoration.

The mission: Our Techs work on a variety of projects, including Stream restoration, Stormwater, Restoration planting, Invasive plant removal/management, and Landscape construction. The work is seasonally steady and will require over 50 hours per week. 

Why You'll Love This Job

  • You'll work outdoors in nature, helping restore real ecosystems

  • You'll learn to use specialized tools, equipment, and techniques

  • You'll work with a team that values safety, hard work, and environmental impact

  • You'll gain experience in planting, seeding, erosion control, and invasive species management

  • You'll be part of a team that is growing and making a difference in communities and landscapes

A Day in the Life

You'll spend 100% of your time in the field, operating equipment like large trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, augers, and chainsaws-don't worry, safety is always the top priority. You'll use GPS mapping systems to navigate and document your work, and you'll get hands-on experience with backpack and hand sprayers for herbicide application. Keeping everything running smoothly, you'll report any equipment maintenance needs and even perform some basic upkeep yourself.

If you love plants, you're in the right place. You'll be identifying native and invasive plant species and using that knowledge to guide your work. Mixing and applying herbicides to manage invasive species will be part of the job, and you'll play a key role in implementing an invasive species management program to restore balance to the ecosystem.

You'll also roll up your sleeves for planting and seeding projects, where your techniques will help bring restoration projects to life.

Lastly, if prescribed burns are part of your region's restoration practices, you'll have the chance to earn your S-130/190 Burn Certification and be involved in this important habitat management technique.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties. 

Physical requirements:

You must be able to lift 50lbs, walk over uneven surfaces and up/down hills, climb on construction equipment and work outdoors and in inclement weather

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following

    • High School degree or equivalent.
    • Reliable means of transportation to get to the field office.
    • Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors.

    What will make you stand out?

    • 1+ years of work in ecological restoration.
    • Ability to read and understand the project plans, details, and specifications.
    • Commercial Pesticide Technician/Apprentice License in the applicable categories for your assigned state.
    • Native and invasive plant species knowledge, applicable to your assigned state.
    • 1+ year experience mixing and applying herbicides for managing invasive species.
    • 1+ year experience performing planting and seeding techniques.

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