WRA is seeking an energetic, career-minded water resources engineer with stream restoration experience to join us in our San Rafael office. Candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, with training in surface water hydrology, hydraulic modeling, and stream restoration. Candidates should also have consulting or project-oriented experience; training relevant to fluvial analysis and management; and excellent technical, computational, writing, and verbal communication skills. Additional requirements include having excellent personal motivation and being well organized, self-directed, responsible, and able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team on multi-faceted projects. Experience in California strongly desired.
Minimum Qualifications:
· PE Registration in California;
· 7 years of professional water resources engineering experience, including project management;
· Expertise in restoration of aquatic habitats, improvement of water quality and stormwater management;
· Background in AutoCAD, GIS, and hydraulic models;
· Expertise in modeling of channel and watershed processes and environmental hydrodynamics including pre- and post-construction runoff calculations;
· Experience with channel and bank protection, sediment transport, riparian processes, and floodplain dynamics;
· Experience with water quality BMPs, TMDLs, and the California environmental planning and regulatory environment;
· Excellent communication, graphic, and organizational skills;
· Proven experience in business development and managing clients.
Work may include the following:
· Analyzing geomorphic, hydrologic, and hydraulic processes of streams and wetlands;
· Assisting with preparation of bank stabilization, wetlands, and stream restoration plans;
· Developing proposals and project budgets directed toward stream channel restoration, storm water management, and modeling of aquatic habitats and resources;
· Managing projects and supervise project staff;
· Leading and participating in meetings with clients or stakeholder groups.
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and a positive, progressive work environment. Our employment package includes medical, dental, and 401K with generous match. More information about WRA and our areas of expertise can be found at http://www.wra-ca.com.
Interested candidates should respond by completing the application form found on our website and e-mailing your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and three references to careers@wra-ca.com and reference “Civil Engineer.” Please also reference where you heard about the position. WRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please, no calls.
