Water Resources Engineer – Hydrology & Stream Restoration

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

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.