Restoration / Water Engineer
Senior Restoration Engineer
Remote | California or Pacific Northwest
An established environmental and water resources consulting firm is seeking a Senior Restoration Engineer to join its growing team supporting river, stream, watershed, and dam-related projects across the Western United States.
This is an opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and geologists on projects that balance infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and long-term ecosystem resilience. The firm has built a strong reputation throughout California and the Pacific Northwest and continues to expand its presence across the region.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and manage restoration engineering projects from planning through design and implementation.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, geologists, scientists, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Support river restoration, watershed enhancement, dam-related, and water resources projects.
- Develop technical deliverables, engineering analyses, and design documentation.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in restoration engineering, river engineering, water resources, dam-related projects, or closely related disciplines.
- Experience leading projects and working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong technical background in restoration, watershed, fluvial, hydraulic, or related engineering work.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and contribute to business and client development efforts.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Fully remote flexibility for professionals based in California or the Pacific Northwest.
- Diverse and meaningful projects focused on restoration, water systems, and natural resource management.
- Collaborative culture with strong technical professionals across multiple disciplines.
- Opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a key role in shaping work throughout the Western U.S.
- Mid-sized firm environment that offers visibility, impact, and career growth without the bureaucracy of a large organization.
If you're passionate about restoration engineering and want to work on projects that have a lasting impact on both communities and natural systems, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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