Water Resources Engineer

Summary

Join WRA's Riverscapes and Shorelines Team as a Senior Water Resources Engineer, contributing your expertise to river restoration projects across California. Lead and conduct design projects, collaborate with senior staff on proposals, and mentor junior staff. Specialize in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis using various software, and develop construction documents. The position offers flexibility, with options for remote work or in-person collaboration, and requires a minimum of 8 years of experience, a civil or environmental engineering degree, and a California professional engineering license. Field work will be required, and a valid driver's license is necessary. The salary range is $125,000-$161,000, and the final title may be Senior or Water Resources Engineer depending on experience.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field from an accredited university
• A professional Civil Engineering license from the state of California
• Familiarity with natural ecosystems and a thorough understanding of river restoration
• To be physically capable of walking on rough, sloped, terrain and licensed to drive for field visits and construction observations
• An eagerness to work collaboratively with coworkers who are mostly working remotely
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to commute to various job sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Leading and conducting river restoration-related design projects
• Collaborating with other senior staff to propose on and win work with existing and new clients
• Training and mentoring staff with diverse skill sets and backgrounds
• Project Management
• Specialization in the following: Hydrologic analysis using a combination of software (HEC-HMS, TR-55, SWMM, WMS, or similar, hydraulic analysis using a combination of software (HEC-RAS, MIKE, FHWA SMS, HY-8, Hydraulic ToolBox, etc), developing construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water resources projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FEMA Floodplain Development (CLOMR/LOMR) permitting; Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification a plus
• Graduate degree in engineering or physical sciences
• Advanced training in stream restoration
• Sediment transport modeling
• Watershed master planning
• Business Development

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $161,000 which represents 2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role
• Fully remote within California or Oregon will be considered on a case by case basis
• In this role you will have the choice to work in person or remotely