Senior Restoration Engineer — Lead River & Habitat (Remote)

FlowWest; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Office in Oakland

Mentorship and professional growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

FlowWest, a remote-first engineering firm, seeks a Senior Restoration Engineer to lead river, floodplain, and habitat restoration design across the West. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and shape project strategy with an emphasis on ecological resilience.

The role offers flexible remote work with Oakland office options and opportunities to influence restoration practice from California to the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis for river, floodplain, wetland, and watershed restoration projects
• Drive habitat restoration and fish passage solutions that directly support species recovery
• Shape project strategy, guide multidisciplinary teams, and elevate technical excellence
• Influence how restoration is practiced across California and the Pacific Northwest
• Mentor junior engineers and help grow FlowWest’s technical depth and design capabilities
• Other related duties as needed to meet FlowWest’s design and project development needs

Skills

Restoration engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

FlowWest, a remote-first engineering firm, seeks a Senior Restoration Engineer to lead river, floodplain, and habitat restoration design across the West. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and shape project strategy with an emphasis on ecological resilience.

The role offers flexible remote work with Oakland office options and opportunities to influence restoration practice from California to the Pacific Northwest.