WRA is an employee-owned environmental consultancy. We are a tenacious team of planners, engineers, and scientists, and we aim to leave the lands we love better than we found them.
Our Riverscapes and Shorelines Team is actively seeking an experienced Senior Restoration Engineer who can bring their passion and expertise to our dynamic group. Our ideal candidate has a passion for, and experience in, supporting and delivering projects across a broad spectrum of complexities with primary focuses on water resources, including riverine systems.
Core areas of responsibilities will include:
- Leading and conducting river restoration-related design projects
- Collaborating with other senior staff to propose on and win work with existing and new clients.
- Training and mentoring staff with diverse skill sets and backgrounds
- Project Management
- Specialization in the following:
- Hydrologic analysis using a combination of software (HEC-HMS, TR-55, SWMM, WMS, or similar)
- Hydraulic analysis using a combination of software (HEC-RAS, MIKE, FHWA SMS, HY-8, Hydraulic ToolBox, etc)
- Developing construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates for water resources projects
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field from an accredited university
- A professional Civil Engineering license from the state of California or the ability to obtain within six months
- Familiarity with natural ecosystems and a thorough understanding of river restoration
- To be physically capable of walking on rough, sloped terrain and licensed to drive for field visits and construction observations
- An eagerness to work collaboratively with coworkers who are mostly working remotely
Additional, preferred qualifications include:
- Experience with FEMA Floodplain Development (CLOMR/LOMR) permitting; Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification a plus
- Graduate degree in engineering or physical sciences
- Advanced training in stream restoration
- Sediment transport modeling
- Watershed master planning
- Business Development
WRA has a diverse portfolio of projects with clients including decades-long private clients, public agencies, and non-profit organizations. In addition to our technical expertise, we help clients deliver on projects by developing grant proposals, preparing financial models, partnering with investors, and engaging stakeholders.
The position location is flexible within the state of California. Fully remote within California or Oregon will be considered on a case by case basis. Active projects span the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, Sierra foothills, and North and South coasts. In this role you will have the choice to work in person or remotely. Field site visits may be needed during design development and construction.
WRA has an established internal leveling system for our staff that maps to salary bands that have been informed by market data. Our leveling system is dependent on years of relevant industry experience, education, and the level of responsibility and autonomy at which you’re expected to operate.
*The salary range for this position is $117,000 – $161,000 which represents 2 job levels that WRA is open to considering for this role. In your first conversation with our recruiter, we will discuss leveling and compensation with you to make sure that expectations are aligned.
Who are we?
WRA’s company vision is “cultivating a sustainable future where people and the environment thrive” and that starts with our staff. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, and we have developed flexible policies, internal practices, and are investing in programs that prioritize learning and sustainability. We aim to create conditions that allow employees to prioritize their families, lead healthy and balanced lives, and to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
WRA is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse environment. Our leadership team represents the diversity we strive to build within our company: to learn more about our Executive Committee, visit us here. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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