Staff Ecoengineer III

Verdantas; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is looking for an Ecoengineer to join their team in West Sacramento, CA. This hybrid position is critical for delivering innovative habitat restoration projects across rivers, wetlands, and estuarine systems. The ideal candidate will support design across the project lifecycle, from feasibility to final design.

Key responsibilities include developing site grading designs, producing deliverables, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of experience in design and analysis are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of applied design and drafting experience.
• Experience supporting the full project lifecycle from feasibility and concept design through 100% design.
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Civil 3D and site grading design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine site grading and restoration designs.
• Produce construction-ready deliverables, including plans and specifications.
• Support hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses.

Skills

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Hydrologic analysis

Communication skills

Construction documents preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Biological, Ecological Engineering, or related field

Tools

Point Cloud modeling

GIS

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

We are seeking an Ecoengineer to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering innovative habitat restoration design projects across rivers, wetlands, and estuarine systems. This position is hybrid and must be local to Sacramento, CA. In this role, you will support the design of restoration‑focused projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through final design and construction support. Your work will integrate engineering design with geomorphic and hydraulic understanding to deliver practical, implementable solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful, nature‑based solutions while advancing your design expertise within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine site grading and restoration designs using AutoDesk Civil 3D and related tools
• Produce construction‑ready deliverables, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, and basis of design reports
• Support and contribute to hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses and modeling to inform design development
• Develop surfaces and terrain models from high‑resolution Point Cloud and conventional topographic survey data
• Participate in field efforts, including site reconnaissance, topographic and bathymetric surveys, and data collection to inform design
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop restoration solutions in riverine, wetland, and estuarine environments
• Provide construction‑phase support, including responding to information requests, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits
• Communicate technical concepts and design intent clearly to clients, stakeholders, and project teams
• Contribute to proposal development and technical documentation, supporting the continued growth of the Eco Engineering department

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Biological, Ecological Engineering, or related field
• 5‑7 years of applied design and drafting experience
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Civil 3D and site grading design
• Experience supporting the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through 100% design
• Experience preparing construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Familiarity with geographic coordinate systems
• Experience developing surfaces from point clouds and topographic survey data
• Experience providing construction observation and support
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with clients and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage one’s time and work within a set scope, schedule, and budget

Additional Desired Experience

• Licensed California State professional civil engineer (or ability to obtain license via reciprocity) or an Engineer‑in‑Training status
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, hydrology, or fluvial geomorphology (or similar)
• Experience with aquatic habitat restoration design, including streams, rivers, floodplains, wetlands, estuaries, and salmonid habitat
• Familiarity with open channel hydraulics and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC‑RAS or similar)
• Understanding of geomorphic and sediment transport processes
• Experience working in GIS and performing geographic transformations
• Experience with field data collection, analysis, and technical reporting supporting engineering design

Salary Range

$83,000-$104,000

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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