Senior Water Resources Engineer — River Restoration & PM Lead

Waterways Consulting, Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Profit sharing and annual performance bonus

Four weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

100% ER Sponsored Health insurance

Job summary

A boutique engineering firm is seeking a motivated senior-level engineer to manage river and wetland restoration projects. This role involves leading a team, conducting hydrologic modeling, and overseeing construction observation. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of civil engineering experience and a degree in the field. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in civil engineering.
• California PE license preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in water resources or ecological restoration.

Responsibilities

• Lead junior engineering staff and oversee project tasks.
• Develop detailed plans, specifications, and reports.
• Perform engineering field/topographic surveying.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Field surveying

Hydrologic modeling

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC RAS

HEC HMS

Job description

A boutique engineering firm is seeking a motivated senior-level engineer to manage river and wetland restoration projects. This role involves leading a team, conducting hydrologic modeling, and overseeing construction observation. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of civil engineering experience and a degree in the field. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, flexible scheduling, and professional development opportunities.