Jobs:Job-02000
Start reviewing process: 20 February 2026
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Posting:
Position: Senior Restoration Engineer
Start reviewing process: 20 February 2026
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Company: FlowWest
Job Title: Senior Restoration Engineer
Application link: https://www.flowwest.com/about/careers/senior-restoration-engineer
Job Description:
Senior Restoration Engineer
Help shape the future of California’s rivers.
FlowWest is looking for a Senior Restoration Engineer to lead design and analysis for river, floodplain, wetland, habitat, and fish‑passage projects across California. If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, ecology, and impact, this is your chance to make a measurable difference for watersheds and communities.
What You’ll Do
- Lead engineering design for river and habitat restoration projects
- Drive technical analysis for hydraulic structures, channels, and fish passage
- Guide junior staff in Civil 3D design, surfaces, drawings, and quantities
- Manage projects, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary coordination
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and partners to deliver resilient solutions
What We’re Looking For
- Registered Civil Engineer (CA)
- 10–15 years in public works or consulting
- 5+ years leading river or habitat restoration design in CA or the PNW
- Strong Civil 3D skills and experience mentoring junior designers
- Proven project management and collaborative communication
Bonus Skills
- BS/MS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
- Experience with:
- Construction plans, specs, estimates, and technical reports
- Scopes, schedules, and budget management
- HEC‑RAS or similar hydraulic modeling
- Fish passage or stream restoration design
- Client engagement and team leadership
Why FlowWest
- Mission‑driven work restoring rivers and ecosystems
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Remote‑friendly, with preference for candidates within driving distance of our Oakland office (Pacific Time Zone candidates also considered)
If you’re passionate about water resources engineering and want your work to matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Paul Frank, P.E., CED
Principal Engineer
FlowWest
emailAddress: pfrank@flowwest.com
website: https://www.flowwest.com
