Staff or Junior Fluvial Geomorphologist
Pasadena, CA | Sacramento, CA | South Lake Tahoe, CA
About Us
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants (NHC) is an independent, employee-owned firm of consulting engineers and geoscientists providing specialist services for the development, management, and protection of water resources. We are looking for an enthusiastic mid- or entry-level geomorphologist for one of our office locations in the United States (please indicate any strong preferences in your cover letter).
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with and under the direction of experienced scientists and engineers performing geomorphic, hydrologic, and hydraulic analyses as well as watershed-scale planning and river engineering design. Our projects involve management and engineering solutions for both natural and constructed systems. You will typically work as part of a project team and be involved in two to rive projects at a given time. Work assignments may include field assessment of streams and rivers, numerical modeling of fluvial systems, data analysis, water resources engineering design, and preparation of geoscience and engineering reports.
Required Skills and Experience:
- BS in fluvial geomorphology, geology, civil/water resources/environmental engineering, hydrology, or a closely related field. Relevant coursework and/or research should be listed in resume or discussed in cover letter.
- At least one year of post-bachelor’s experience in a water resources-related field.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to solve geoscience and engineering problems and work collaboratively on project teams.
- Proficiency in GIS and/or Civil 3D software programs. Please describe level of experience.
Desired Qualifications
- MS or PhD in fluvial geomorphology, civil/water resources/environmental engineering, hydrology, or a closely related field.
- Experience with field survey and/or hydrometric data collection. Describe experience/training as it relates to water resources.
- Experience applying hydrologic, hydraulic, or sediment transport computer models. Please list specific models on your resume.
- Experience applying basic programming (e.g. R, Python, Visual Basic) to manage and analyze large datasets.
- Experience working on geoscience and engineering projects that include problem evaluation, environmental assessment, and design including alternatives analysis, planning, design, and construction.
Great Reasons to Join Us
We are different. NHC is an independent, employee-owned company. Our structure is horizontal, not top-down, and our primary focus is helping clients design and implement project-specific solutions to water resource issues.
NHC was founded in 1972 by engineers with a specialized technical background and unique focus. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain committed to the independent culture that has shaped our consulting practice for over 50 years. Today, we offer more than 250 dedicated employees based out of 14 offices in the western US, Canada, southeast Asia, and South America. Our physical hydraulic modeling operations are the largest in western North America and remain instrumental in our ability to test and refine location-specific approaches to every solution we design.
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NHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual performance-based bonuses.
Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 annual (full-time)
Benefits (effective upon date of hire):
- Full healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible spending account, Health Savings account, or Health Reimbursement account
- Employer-provided benefit allowance
- Wellness incentives
- Voluntary supplemental insurance
- Family-friendly benefits and work/life balance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Free snacks and beverages
- Free Costco membership
View full benefits offered here.
NHC’s success has always depended on our creative and productive employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of employees and foster their professional development and well-being. NHC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
To be considered for the position, please complete the Application for Employment form on the right. Preference will be given to applicants available to start by November 1, 2024. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested?
Please send us your resume, cover letter, and references.
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