Engineering Director

1. Technical Skills:

Provide technical expertise and strategic input to the development and implementation of complex restoration projects

Oversee the production of conceptual plans, construction plan sets, technical specifications, and cost estimates for use in all design phases

Provide construction support and observation services

2. Leadership:

Utilize experience to provide technical oversight of restoration conceptual plans, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and relevant hydrologic and hydraulics analyses

Supervise, manage, direct and provide oversight of tasks and responsibilities for engineering staff and/or other technical support staff. Mentor and train engineering staff as needed

Oversee project managers and design staff to ensure work quality and that projects meet budgets and deadlines

Foster collaboration within an interdisciplinary team

Assist with strategic planning for the Riverscapes and Shorelines Team

3. Management:

Develop project work plans and scopes of work

Provide project oversight and schedule monitoring

Manage project budgets and invoicing

Collaborate with our VP of Finance, CEO, and Director of Project Delivery to ensure staff resources are deployed in a productive and profitable manner and assess performance metrics across a diverse project portfolio

4. Business Development:

Develop regional recognition through networking and events, such as attending and presenting at conferences

Advise clients on project issues to build business

Collaborate with other senior staff to lead proposal efforts with existing and new clients

Participate in various business development events and presenting at conferences

Partner across WRA teams and market segments to assist on multi-disciplinary project pursuits

To be successful in this role, you will need:

To be currently licensed as a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of California

Minimum of 15 years of applicable professional experience

A Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or related field with an emphasis on water resources from an accredited university. A graduate degree in engineering or physical sciences is preferred

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

A passion for ecological restoration

Familiarity with California ecosystems and regulatory environment

Experience developing and managing a portfolio of work

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 desired qualifications include:

Experience with FEMA Floodplain Development (CLOMR/LOMR) permitting; Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification a plus

Advanced training in river mechanics and restoration

General understanding of geomorphology, including coastal and riverine sediment dynamics