Senior Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

ZipRecruiter; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in San Diego is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer or Scientist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in stormwater management, a passion for innovative problem-solving, and a strong ability to manage diverse projects. This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment and competitive compensation, with salaries ranging from $120,000 to $190,000 depending on experience and role.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible paid holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in stormwater management and/or stormwater quality.
• PE license in California required for engineers.
• 15+ years’ experience in stormwater management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse projects such as stormwater and green infrastructure designs.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development.
• Serve as a conduit for Herrera’s Water practice knowledge.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

Overview

We are Herrera

Envision yourself at a growing, employee-owned company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best performance while making a difference in the world.

We are Herrera, a science, planning, and design consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. We protect the environment every day by providing a diverse range of consulting services to cities, counties, state and federal agencies, Tribes, non-profits, and private clients throughout Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and western Canada.

For over 40 years, Herrera has cultivated a collaborative, caring, and values-driven culture that empowers our employee-owners to achieve excellence while ensuring we have fun along the way. By providing our employee-owners with the autonomy to pursue their professional interests and through encouraging them to grow, we benefit from high employee-owner retention that contributes to our longstanding partnerships with clients.

Your Opportunity

We are hiring a senior level Water Resources Engineer or Scientist to join our growing Water practice in California. Do you have a passion for innovative problem-solving and collaboration with your clients and partners? Do you enjoy teaching others, learning from some of the most cutting-edge science and engineering projects on the west coast, and co-creating meaningful and impactful projects? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, we will count on you to:

• Manage diverse projects such as stormwater, green infrastructure designs, water resource planning, water quality studies, BMP performance assessments, etc.
• Serve as a conduit for Herrera’s diverse Water practice knowledge, helping share valuable lessons and solutions up and down the west coast.
• Play an integral role in ongoing refinement and implementation of our strategic business development initiatives in California.
• Manage and mentor junior team members so they can thrive at Herrera and in the industry.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Licensure/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science
• 10+ years of experience in stormwater management and/or stormwater quality
• If you are an engineer, a PE license in California
• Business development interest, skills, and demonstrated success

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive project management experience in Southern California
• Collaborator and team builder with capacity to work with a team of interdisciplinary professionals and manage multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience developing scopes of work and budgets
• Strong business development skills and the ability to lead proposals
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in stormwater management and/or stormwater quality Supervisory and mentorship experience

Remote Work and Location

• This is a remote opportunity for candidates located within the broader San Diego / San Diego County region.

Compensation & Benefits

• This position is salaried and exempt from overtime; the salary ranges are as follows:
• Engineer V: $135,000 - $175,000
• Engineer VI: $150,000 - $190,000
• Scientist V: $120,000 - $160,000
• Scientist VI: $140,000 - $180,000
• Level is determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to years of experience, type/relevance of experience, skillset, and fit for the role
• Flexible hybrid work culture
• Medical/prescription drug/dental/vision insurance for employees and dependents with company contribution; dependent coverage available
• Section 125 flexible benefits plans – healthcare and dependent care
• Company-paid life insurance for employees; option to purchase additional life insurance for employees and dependents at employees’ expense
• Company-paid long term disability insurance; option to purchase short-term insurance at employees’ expense
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we are 100% employee owned
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, accrual 15 days per year for full-time; prorated for part-time
• Paid sick leave, accrual 10 days per year for full-time; prorated for part-time
• Flexible paid holidays (10)
• Paid volunteer time (8 hours annually)
• Company-paid annual membership dues for one professional organization
• Professional development / continuing education allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Transit benefit

To learn more, please visit our website at: www.herrerainc.com

Reliable internet service is required for remote work, with acceptable types including cable, DSL, or fiber and minimum speeds of 30 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. A wired Ethernet connection is strongly recommended.

Equal Opportunity & Commitment

We are committed to equal opportunity and equity. At Herrera, we celebrate diversity and inclusion, and employment decisions are based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and a member of E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify, read the E-Verify Notice and the Right to Work Notice.