Senior Water Resources Engineer

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, 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 15 years of professional experience

A Bachelor’s degree in civil, agricultural, or environmental engineering, or related field with an emphasis on water resources

A professional Civil Engineering license from the state of California with the ability to obtain licensure in Oregon and other states as needed

Familiarity with natural systems 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

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (while WRA has fleet vehicles that can be reserved for field use, during busy field seasons a truck may not be available)

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

Project Management