Lead Civil Engineer - River Restoration & Water Projects

Bureau of Reclamation

California

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks a Civil Engineer to lead project management within the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, a multi-agency, long-term effort to restore flows and a self-sustaining Chinook salmon population from Friant Dam to the Merced River confluence.

Qualified applicants must hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and a Professional Engineer license, with experience from feasibility through construction, including NEPA/ESA coordination and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer license is required.
  • Experience coordinating water resources projects from feasibility through design and construction.
  • Ability to coordinate NEPA and ESA compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate feasibility through design and construction of water resources projects.
  • Oversee public involvement and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Apply program management practices within the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.

Job description

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks a Civil Engineer to lead project management within the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, a multi-agency, long-term effort to restore flows and a self-sustaining Chinook salmon population from Friant Dam to the Merced River confluence.

Qualified applicants must hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and a Professional Engineer license, with experience from feasibility through construction, including NEPA/ESA coordination and compliance oversight.

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