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Water Resources Engineer II
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At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here.
We’re looking for an Engineer II to support the design and implementation of stream and wetland restoration, stormwater, and nature-based infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong fundamentals in hydrology, hydraulics, and ecological design who’s ready to contribute to meaningful, field-tested solutions—and grow into technical leadership. You’ll be based out of Louisville or Frankfort, KY, working closely with our internal engineers, scientists, and project managers. You’ll spend most of your time focused on design, modeling, and technical analysis, with occasional travel to project sites for assessments, construction support, and QA/QC review.
Why You’ll Love This Job
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You’ll help design and deliver real-world ecological solutions
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You’ll gain exposure to stream and wetland restoration, stormwater, and nature-based design
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You’ll work with a team that blends technical rigor with mission-driven values
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You’ll learn from senior engineers, PMs, and field staff across diverse regions
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You’ll contribute to projects that get built—not just sit on a shelf
A Day in the Life
As an Engineer II, you’ll support the development of stream and wetland restoration, stormwater management, and ecological site design plans under the guidance of senior engineers. Your day may include preparing grading and drainage designs in AutoCAD Civil 3D, modeling flows using HEC-RAS or TR-55, or compiling plan sets for regulatory review.
You may assist with field visits to collect site data, assess feasibility, or observe construction, ensuring designs are implemented as intended. You’ll help develop concept-level and detailed design plans, support permit submissions, and contribute to the technical details that bring our restoration projects to life.
Whether you’re running models, drafting cross sections, or updating plan sets, you’ll be an integral part of the project delivery team—helping restore degraded systems while building your own professional skillset.
We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, ecological engineering or water resources
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- 2+ years of professional experience in an engineering-related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TR-55, FlowMaster, Rivermorph, GIS)
- Experience preparing or supporting erosion and sediment control, stormwater, or restoration plan sets
- A solid understanding of stream geomorphology, hydraulics, sediment transport, and/or BMP sizing
- Familiarity with jurisdictional design standards and basic permitting requirements
- Ability to support occasional fieldwork, including site assessments, QA/QC, and construction observation
- Ability to work as part of a collaborative team under the guidance of senior staff
What will make you stand out?
- Master’s degree in civil, environmental, ecological engineering or water resources
- A PE license or active pursuit of licensure in your state
- Understanding the use of regional curves, regional regressions, and reference data in stream restoration design
- Ability to read and interpret ecological restoration construction plans.
- Hands-on experience with stormwater modeling, stream restoration, or wetland design
- Experience with earthwork volume calculations and feasibility planning
- Successful completion of at least one agency approval process for a stormwater or a stream / wetland restoration project
- Comfort performing site assessments, writing technical memos, or supporting construction oversight
Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.
RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Industrial Engineer - Warehouse Design & Automation
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About ShipMonk
ShipMonk isn't just a 3PL; we're a growth partner for merchants. We provide cutting-edge technology and a network of owned and operated fulfillment centers that empower high-growth ecommerce and DTC brands to stress less and grow more. With over 2,500 employees across five countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize fulfillment by providing everything from the fastest click-to-delivery and real-time inventory to custom solutions—all with a merchant-first mindset.
Why ShipMonk?
We believe in building for the long term, and our success is powered by five key differentiators that help us become true partners to our merchants.
● Global Fulfillment Network: Our 12+ owned and operated fulfillment centers span the US, Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and Mainland Europe. We never outsource, ensuring quality and consistency.
● Proprietary Technology: We've eliminated the need for tribal knowledge with our AI-powered platform. It provides a real-time, unified view of inventory and orders, giving our merchants the control and visibility they need to succeed.
● Unrivaled Support: We provide hands-on, "mom and pop" support with a global reach. Our dedicated teams are on-site at every fulfillment center, ready to jump into action.
● Transparent Pricing: We believe in honest, long-term partnerships. Our all- inclusive pricing means predictable costs, with no hidden fees or surprises.
● Committed to the Future: We invest over $10 million annually in research and development to ensure our technology and services continually evolve, helping merchants plant roots with a partner who is here to stay.
Our values are the heart of our culture. We're looking for individuals who embody these principles every day.
● Merchant-first: We handle the logistics so our merchants can focus on what they do best—growing their business.
● People make ShipMonk: We believe in our team and invest in our people.
● Change the score: We challenge the status quo, constantly innovating and improving.
● Get sh*t done: We're a fast-paced, high-growth company that values action and results.
Overview
As the Industrial Engineer - Warehouse Design & Automation, you will be a technical leader responsible for designing, engineering, and scaling warehouse facilities across a multi-site fulfillment network. Your primary mission is to translate business demand and growth forecasts into data-driven, buildable warehouse designs that optimize throughput, labor efficiency, space utilization, and cost.
This role partners closely with Operations, Real Estate, Facilities, IT, Finance, and external automation vendors to deliver standardized, scalable solutions for greenfield builds, expansions, and retrofits. You will bring a strong systems mindset, deep understanding of material flow, and a bias for simplicity, operability, and long-term sustainability.
What You’ll Do
Warehouse Design & Engineering
- Design end-to-end warehouse layouts for new facilities, expansions, and retrofits, supporting high-throughput fulfillment operations.
- Engineer material flows from inbound receiving through outbound shipping, ensuring efficient, safe, and ergonomic processes.
- Define building-level requirements including dock counts, clear heights, column spacing, power, floor loading, and equipment zoning, in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain layout drawings, design assumptions, and engineering narratives for leadership, finance, and vendor review.
MHE & Automation Engineering
- Specify, evaluate, and engineer material handling and automation systems including:
- Conveyors, sorters, and divert systems
- Pick modules, pallet flow, case flow, and mezzanines
- AMRs, AGVs, and goods-to-person solutions
- Packaging, labeling, dimensioning, and weighing systems
- Develop functional specifications, throughput targets, and redundancy strategies for automation systems.
- Partner with integrators and vendors through RFPs, design reviews, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and go-live support.
Capacity Modeling & Data Analysis
- Build capacity, throughput, and labor models using forecasted volumes, SKU profiles, and order characteristics.
- Analyze peak scenarios, seasonality, and failure modes to stress-test designs.
- Quantify trade-offs between labor, automation, space utilization, service levels, and cost.
- Use post-launch operational data to refine assumptions and continuously improve design standards.
Financial Analysis & Business Case Development
- Develop CapEx and OpEx estimates for MHE and automation investments.
- Support ROI, payback period, and total cost of ownership analyses.
- Partner with Finance and Leadership to support capital planning and investment decisions.
- Drive standardization across facilities to reduce engineering variability and lifecycle cost.
Launch Support & Continuous Improvement
- Support warehouse launches and expansions through go-live and stabilization.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Controls teams to resolve systemic design issues.
- Perform post-launch audits and feed learnings back into network design standards and playbooks.
- Document and maintain reference designs, engineering standards, and best practices.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Alternatively, equivalent hands-on experience designing warehouse automation systems may be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse design, material handling engineering, or automation.
- Proven experience designing high-volume distribution or fulfillment centers.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel; SQL, Python, or simulation tools are a plus.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar layout and design tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in large-scale e-commerce, retail, or 3PL fulfillment networks.
- Familiarity with WMS concepts and system integration dependencies.
- Greenfield warehouse launch experience.
- Experience working directly with automation integrators or MHE vendors.
Key Attributes
- Strong systems thinker with the ability to design for scale, peak, and failure scenarios.
- Data-driven decision maker who can clearly communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- Practical, operations-aware engineer who values simplicity, maintainability, and standardization.
- Builder mindset with a desire to create mechanisms, standards, and repeatable solutions.
ShipMonk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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