Water Resources Engineer II

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC • Full-time • Sacramento, California, United States • 11h ago

Overview

RES is seeking an experienced Restoration Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to some of the nation's most significant stream and wetland restoration projects, hydraulic and hydrology investigations, and sustainable stormwater management initiatives. We are looking for someone in Sacramento, CA or Klamath Falls, OR to work in either a hybrid or remote setting.

This Mission: As a Restoration Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team engaged in projects from conception through long-term monitoring. This comprehensive involvement enables our team to develop innovative solutions and apply cutting-edge restoration techniques.

What your day-to-day might look like?

Design & Engineering (60%)

Conduct engineering analysis (hydrodynamic modeling, hydrology, sediment transport, etc.)
Perform 3D modeling and design using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Develop ecosystem restoration design plans, technical specifications and cost estimates
Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Field Operations (20%)

Conduct geomorphic and ecological site assessments
Execute mitigation crediting field protocols and fluvial geomorphic/hydraulic surveys
Collect and analyze field data to establish baseline conditions and identify design constraints
Provide construction oversight and monitor restoration success
Travel to project sites (occasional overnight stays required)

Technical Documentation (20%)

Prepare design reports, mitigation plans, and regulatory permit applications
Develop cost estimates, bid documents, and construction specifications
Write proposals and post-construction monitoring reports
Create construction oversight documentation

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your job duties.

Qualifications

We would love to talk to you if you have many of the following:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (water resources, environmental, or ecological focus)
2-5+ years of experience in ecosystem restoration design
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and HEC-RAS,
Experience with field survey and data collection techniques
Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology
EIT Certification

What Will Make You Stand Out

California PE license
Experience with regional regressions, curves, and reference data in stream restoration
Expertise in design discharge, channel cross-section, profile, and planform evaluation
Proven ability to develop ecological restoration construction plans and cost estimates
Strong background in H&H modeling
Knowledge of Clean Water Act and environmental regulations
Experience with mitigation banking

Salary: $70,000 - $107,122.79

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal-opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.