Senior Water Resources Engineer / PM

Job description

Position: Senior Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager; Full Time

Company: River Focus, Inc. is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) providing water resources engineering consulting services in California, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, and Montana (and expanding to other states).

Location: Remote

River Focus is based in the San Diego, California area; however, this is a remote position and relocation is not required.

Experience Requirements: 6 to 15+ years of related water resources experience

Professional Registration: Professional engineer (civil) registration in California, Hawaii, or Alaska is preferred. The ability to obtain licensure in one of those states within approx. 6 months would also be considered.

Job Responsibilities:

Primary tasks and responsibilities for this position include:

• Conduct water resources engineering studies.
• Manage projects from cost proposal through project close-out.
• Communicate clearly with clients
• Manage and mentor EITs and other team members.
• Prepare technical study reports and technical memos.
• Perform 1-D and 2-D hydraulic modeling, including model development and calibration.
• Perform sediment transport analysis and scour calculations.
• Creatively work on complex hydrologic and hydraulic engineering projects.
• Analyze and perform hydraulic design of channels, detention basins, and other hydraulic structures.
• Perform data analysis using spreadsheets or other engineering or scientific software.
• Perform field reconnaissance visits to project sites (optional, depending on remote location vs. project locations).
• Other duties as required for water resources engineering projects.

Required Skills (Technical and Non-Technical):

A successful candidate should have the following skills:

• Knowledge of HEC models including HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and manage time.
• Ability and desire to work well as part of a project team.
• Knowledge of GIS software is preferred.

Education:

Master’s Degree in a water resources field (including Civil and Environmental Engineering) is preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary depends on years of experience, degree, and professional registration
• 401(k) Plan with company matching up to 4% of your salary.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick) – 3 weeks per year (full-time); pro-rated for part-time employees
• Paid Holidays – 10 paid holidays per year including your birthday; pro-rated for part-time employees
• Medical/Dental Insurance – River Focus reimburses the cost of insurance through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement, also known as a QSEHRA. This allows you to pick a plan that works best for you, and you aren’t restricted to a plan selected by the company.
• Reimbursement of professional license renewal fees
• Reimbursement of professional membership costs (ASCE, ASFPM, etc.)
• Opportunity to attend professional conferences (all expenses paid by River Focus)

River Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

As a federal contractor, River Focus participates in E-Verify to validate the employment eligibility of all personnel hired to work in the United States.