Senior Watershed Scientist / Engineer / Hydrogeologist

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior-Level Watershed Scientist/Engineer/Hydrogeologist to support our growing team. This role involves working closely with Principal, Director, and Senior leadership to manage environmental compliance projects for key clients across California. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in task management, project execution, and business development, with the ability to lead compliance efforts confidently.

A successful candidate will possess exceptional knowledge and technical skills related to water resources, including stormwater, surface water, and groundwater water quality resources; compliance monitoring and reporting and special study programs; surface water and/or groundwater modeling; environmental permitting and NPDES compliance; integrated water resources management; and sustainable groundwater management. Projects will be focused on the water resources sector, including potable water, wastewater, recycled water, desalinated water, groundwater, and stormwater projects as well as water supply and water rights projects. Clients will primarily consist of water/wastewater agencies and districts, public works departments, and engineering firms.

While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or another related field

• At least 12 years of direct, relevant work experience

• Exceptional knowledge of hydrologic, water quality, and ecological processes in watersheds and water bodies, including pollutant sources and their impacts on water quality and human health effects and risk assessment

• Demonstrated experience in Southern California watershed planning programs, with a command of TMDL and similar water quality studies implementation

• Experience in southern California's watersheds and associated water quality challenges, including Phase I and Phase II MS4 Permits and other regional programs

• Experience with technical approaches for evaluating and planning for water resource management programs (e.g., stormwater, surface water, groundwater, water supply)

• Experience with or understanding of watershed and/or groundwater modeling software (e.g., HEC-HMS, SWAT, MODFLOW)

• Demonstrated ability to formulate and solve highly technical problems related to water quality, with strong organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated experience tracking, pursuing, and winning new opportunities with new or existing clients

• Exceptional technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Use of statistical programs and techniques to support data analyses

• Strong skills and proficiency in ArcGIS and using remote data

• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Word and Outlook, in particular

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geology, or natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline

• California PE/PG or EIT/GIT license

• Current OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER

• QSD/P or QISP certification

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a 'Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For' by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$150,000, plus benefits and a generous bonus program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.

Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities. 

Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here ! 

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, military and veteran or qualified disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Rincon Consultants, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.