Our Riverscapes and Shorelines Team is actively seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer who can bring their passion and expertise to our dynamic group. Our ideal candidate has a passion for, and experience in, supporting and delivering projects across a broad spectrum of complexities with a primary focus on water resources, including wetland and riverine systems. The ideal candidate for this role will reside within approximately 45 minutes of one of our Northern California offices (San Rafael, Petaluma, or Emeryville). Other locations, including fully remote within California or Oregon, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Active projects span the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, Sierra foothills, and North and South coasts. In 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 Responsibility 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 Specializations Hydrologic analysis using a combination of software (HEC-HMS, TR-55, SWMM, or similar) Hydraulic analysis using a combination of software (HEC-RAS, MIKE, FHWA SMS, HY-8, HydraulicToolBox, etc.) 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 of 15 years of professional experience A Bachelor’s degree in civil, agricultural, or environmental engineering, or related field with an emphasis on water resources A professional Civil Engineering license from the state of California with the ability to obtain licensure in Oregon and other states as needed Familiarity with natural systems and a thorough understanding of river restoration 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 driver’s license and reliable transportation Additional, 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 Project Management WRA has an established internal leveling system for our staff that maps to salary 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 which you’re expected to operate. The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $161,000 which represents two job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role. In 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 a Senior Water Resources Engineer, based on leveling conversations, we may determine that Water Resources Engineer is the appropriate title for 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. WRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse environment. Our leadership team represents the diversity we strive to build within our company. 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 by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Water Resources Engineer • San Francisco, CA, United States
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