Water Resources Engineer

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonuses

Full healthcare coverage (medical,牙齒,視

FSA or HSA

Employer-provided benefit allowance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday

Job summary

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants is seeking an early-career engineer in our Sacramento, CA team to develop water resources solutions for rivers and streams.

You will work with experienced engineers on hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analyses for fish passage, stream restoration, floodplain management, and climate resilience. Field work, data analysis, modeling, design, and reporting are expected components of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulics.
• Experience on real-world surface water projects.
• Demonstrated experience completing complex technical assignments in a team environment.
• Ability to define problems, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analysis and design.
• Conduct field assessments of streams and rivers.
• Code and analyze data; run numerical models.
• Prepare engineering reports and designs for water resources projects.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

Surface water projects

Team collaboration

Problem solving & time management

Education

B.S. in civil/water resources engineering

P.E. license (CA) or within 2 years

Job description

NHC’s Sacramento, CA team is looking for a dynamic early-career engineer with a strong background in hydrology and hydraulics and enthusiasm for developing water resources solutions for rivers and streams.

About the Role

.At NHC, you will work closely with experienced engineers and scientists—often as part of multi disciplinary teams—to perform hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analysis and design for projects related to fish passage, stream restoration, hydropower, sediment transport, infrastructure protection, floodplain management, watershed and stormwater planning, and climate resilience. Work assignments may include field assessment of streams and rivers, coding and data analysis, numerical hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, engineering design, and preparation of engineering reports.

Required Skills and Experience:

• B.S. degree in civil/water resources engineering or a closely related field (advanced degree preferred)B.S. degree in civil/water resources engineering or a closely related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 2 years of relevant post-Bachelor’s experience
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States: U.S. citizen or current visa/work permit

Desired Qualifications

• Strong technical background in engineering hydrology and hydraulics.
• Experience working on real-world surface water projects.
• Demonstrated experience completing complex technical assignments in a team environment.
• The ability to define problems, prioritize tasks, and meet agreed upon timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High technical standards and a commitment to delivering high-quality work products.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California or ability to obtain one within two years.

Great Reasons to Join Us

NHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual performance-based bonuses.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 annual (full-time) depending on experience

Benefits (effective within 30 days of start date):

• Full healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-provided benefit allowance
• Family-friendly benefits and work/life balance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time

NHC’s success has always depended on our creative and productive employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of employees and foster their professional development and well-being. NHC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.