NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services · 2 hours ago
Water Resource Engineer - Project Level
Richmond, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expNCE is actively recruiting for a Project Engineer to support NCE’s emerging Water Resources Practice in Northern California. The role involves a mix of office and field work, focusing on technical and regulatory material related to flood control, stormwater, and watershed planning projects.
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Hiring Manager
Nancy Cisneros
Responsibilities
Assist in various design/engineering projects for stormwater systems, urban drainage, flood control systems, natural rivers and creeks, green infrastructure, etc
Support climate adaptation initiatives focused on water infrastructure resilience and nature-based solutions
Contribute to watershed assessments and planning efforts
Participate in river and flood control channel engineering and restoration projects
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, and similar tools
Develop GIS maps and spatial analyses to support project needs
Experience developing drawings, plans, specifications, and estimates
Conduct field investigations and data collection
Prepare technical documentation and contribute to project reports
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated water resource projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, hydrology, earth sciences, watershed science, or related field
Professional License (PE, QSD/QSP)
Basic understanding of stormwater management principles and practices
Familiarity with engineering design concepts and key environmental regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, and good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong academic background in water resources, hydrology, or related coursework
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites
Preferred
3-7 years of relevant experience
Master's degree in relevant field
Strong interdisciplinary background/experience, for example, knowledge in watershed ecology, fisheries, geomorphology, restoration, landscape architecture, botany, riparian ecology, etc
Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or similar modeling software
GIS skills, particularly with ArcGIS or QGIS
Knowledge of California environmental regulations and permitting
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
Field data collection experience
Professional licensure, or evidence of significant progress toward licensure (PE, PH, CFM, QSD/QSP, and/or related)
Benefits
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Diverse project experience across Northern California and Nevada
Professional development opportunities and support for licensure
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
Company
NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services
NCE's experience is as extensive as the need for answers to the complex issues challenging designers and policy makers of the future.
51-200 employees
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