Fisheries Restoration Design Engineer — Hybrid CA

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Professional development opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is seeking a fisheries and restoration design engineer for our California branch. The role combines hands-on design with team leadership on hydraulic, fish passage and restoration projects across California.

The successful candidate will work with principal engineers and geomorphologists, lead project teams, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants from our Sacramento, Pasadena, or South Lake Tahoe offices.

Qualifications

• B.S. in civil/water resources/environmental engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Licensed professional engineer in California, or ability to obtain license within one year.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic engineering for open channel systems.
• Experience with PS&E—construction plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Experience in planning, design and construction projects.
• Ability to work independently and on project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams on hydraulic, fish passage and restoration design projects in California.
• Oversee design and development of fish passage and habitat restoration designs.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and NHC team members.
• Collaborate with principal engineers and geomorphologists on project execution.

Skills

Open channel hydraulics

Team leadership

Technical writing

Construction observation

Cost estimation (PS&E)

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

B.S. in civil/water resources/environmental engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in civil/water resources/environmental engineering or fluvial geomorphology

Tools

CAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is seeking a fisheries and restoration design engineer for our California branch. The role combines hands-on design with team leadership on hydraulic, fish passage and restoration projects across California.

The successful candidate will work with principal engineers and geomorphologists, lead project teams, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants from our Sacramento, Pasadena, or South Lake Tahoe offices.