Water Resources Planner/Scientist: SGMA & Resilience

Rincon Consultants, Inc; California; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rincon Consultants, Inc is seeking a Water Resources Planner/Scientist to advance California SGMA planning and groundwater resilience. You will analyze groundwater data, contribute to watershed resilience efforts, and assist with grant funding strategies while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes technical reporting, client engagement, and delivering planning documents across California, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis and interpretation of groundwater, hydrologic data and water resources.
• Excellent technical writing and communication for planning documents and reports.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple technical disciplines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support SGMA planning and implementation including Groundwater Sustainability Plans and updates.
• Contribute to watershed resilience planning and climate adaptation through data evaluation.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and planning documents for public agencies.
• Work with hydrogeologists, geologists, engineers, and planners to deliver project outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Fieldwork readiness

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Hydrogeology/Hydrology/Water Resources/Environmental Engineering/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Job description

Rincon Consultants, Inc is seeking a Water Resources Planner/Scientist to advance California SGMA planning and groundwater resilience. You will analyze groundwater data, contribute to watershed resilience efforts, and assist with grant funding strategies while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes technical reporting, client engagement, and delivering planning documents across California, with a hybrid work setup and opportunities for professional growth.