Water Resources Engineer

Position: Hydraulic Modeler / Water Resources Engineer; Full or Part-time available

Company: River Focus, Inc. is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) providing water resources engineering consulting services in California, Hawaii, Washington, and Montana (and expanding to other states).

Location: Remote

River Focus is based in the San Diego, California area; however, this is a remote position and relocation is not required.

Experience Requirements: 2 to 10+ years of related water resources experience

Job Responsibilities:

Primary tasks and responsibilities for this position include:

• Conduct water resources engineering studies.
• Perform 1-D and 2-D hydraulic modeling, including model development and calibration.
• Perform sediment transport analysis and scour calculations.
• Creatively work on complex hydrologic and hydraulic engineering projects.
• Prepare technical study reports and technical memos.
• Analyze and perform hydraulic design of channels, detention basins, and other hydraulic structures.
• Use QGIS and/or ArcGIS to pre- and post-process GIS data and to prepare maps and graphics.
• Perform data analysis using spreadsheets or other engineering or scientific software.
• Perform field reconnaissance visits to project sites (optional, depending on remote location vs. project locations).
• Other duties as required for water resources engineering projects.

Required Skills (Technical and Non-Technical):

A successful candidate should have the following skills:

• Knowledge of HEC models including HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Close attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and manage time.
• Ability and desire to work well as part of a project team.
• Knowledge of GIS software is preferred.
• Strong computer skills. Knowledge of programming is a plus.

Education:

Master’s Degree in a water resources field (including Civil and Environmental Engineering) is preferred, but we are open to bright professionals from other related fields.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary depends on years of experience, degree, and professional registration
• 401(k) Plan with company matching up to 4% of your salary.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick) – 3 weeks per year (full-time); pro-rated for part-time employees
• Paid Holidays – 10 paid holidays per year including your birthday; pro-rated for part-time employees
• Medical/Dental Insurance – River Focus reimburses the cost of insurance through a Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement, also known as a QSEHRA. This allows you to pick a plan that works best for you, and you aren’t restricted to a plan selected by the company.
• Reimbursement of professional license renewal fees
• Reimbursement of professional membership costs (ASCE, ASFPM, etc.)
• Opportunity to attend professional conferences (all expenses paid by River Focus)