Senior Water Resources Engineer
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
Our Riverscapes and Shorelines Team is actively seeking aSeniorWater Resources Engineer who can bring their passion andexpertiseto our dynamic group. Our ideal candidate has a passion for and experience in supporting and delivering projects across a broad spectrum of complexities withaprimary focuson water resources includingwetland andriverine systems.
Theideal candidatefor this rolewillresidewithin approximately 45 minutes of one of our Northern California offices (San Rafael Petaluma or Emeryville).Other locations includingfully remotewithin California orOregonwill be considered on acase-by-casebasis. Active projects span the San Francisco Bay Area Central Valley Sierra foothills and North and South this role you will have the choice to work in person or remotely. Field site visits may be needed during design development and construction.
Core areas of responsibilities will include:
Leading and conducting river restoration-related design projects
Collaborating with other senior staff topropose onand 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-55SWMMorsimilar)
- Hydraulic analysis using a combination of software (HEC-RAS MIKE FHWA SMS HY-8 HydraulicToolBoxetc)
- Developing construction documents including plans specifications and cost estimates for water resources projects
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
To be successful in this role you will need:
A minimum of15years of professional experience
ABachelors degree in civil agricultural or environmental engineering or related field with an emphasisonwater resources
A professional Civil Engineering license from the state of Californiawith the ability to obtain licensure in Oregon and other states as needed
Familiarity with natural systems 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
A valid drivers license and reliable transportation (while WRA has fleet vehicles that can be reserved for field use during busy field seasons a truck may not be available)
Additional preferred qualifications include:
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
Project Management
WRA has an established internal leveling system for our staff thatmaps tosalary bands that have been informed by market data. Our leveling system is dependent on years of relevant industry experience education and the level of responsibility and autonomy at whichyoureexpected tooperate.
*The salary range for this position is$125000 - $161000whichrepresents2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this your first conversation with our recruiter we will discuss leveling and compensation with you to make sure that expectations are aligned. Additionally while the position is being advertised as aSeniorWater ResourcesEngineer based on leveling conversations we maydeterminethatWater ResourcesEngineer is theappropriate titlefor you. There will be opportunities to discuss this toward the end of the interview process; however if you wish to discuss titles earlier in the interview process please do so with your recruiter.
Who are we
WRA is an employee-owned environmental consultancy. We are a tenacious team of planners engineers and scientists and we aim to leave the lands we love better than we found them.
Our clients and partners hire us becausewereskilled at navigating through challenging projects involving wildlands parks community spacesrestorationand infrastructure. We bring over four decades ofexpertise long-standing relationships and connections to our local communities to make sure that projects are pursued in responsible ways where both people and the environment thrive.
As an organization we believe that independence and interdependence are not mutually exclusive. We invest in systems processes and employee programs to support our staffs collective engagement and success while simultaneously encouraging our employees tooperatewith an ownership mindset taking responsibility for outcomes and being true to our commitments.
WRAs company vision is cultivating a sustainable future where people and the environment thrive and that starts with our staff. We are committed to building a diverseequitable and inclusive work environment and we have developed flexible policies internal practices and are investing in programs that prioritize learning and sustainability. We aim to create conditions that allow employees to prioritize their families lead healthy and balanced lives and to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We believe that by creating an exceptional workplace our employees will be able to do their best work and be able to meaningfully contribute to the sustainability of the environment and the communities in which we live.
WRA is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse environment. Our leadership teamrepresentsthe diversity we strive to build within our more about our Executive Committee visit us here. We recruit employ train compensate and promote regardless of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation disability age veteran status and other protected status as required byapplicable law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Environmental consultants making a net positive impact. A tenacious team of planners, engineers and scientists, leaving the lands we love better than we found them.