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Physical Scientist (entry level to mid-level) or Restoration Engineer

Location:
West Sacramento, CA
Description:

Great opportunity for an entry to mid-level engineer and/or scientist to support multiple watershed assessments, habitat restoration designs, and monitoring projects throughout California, primarily in the Central Valley. We are looking for a unique candidate whose experience spans hydrology and hydraulics, drafting and engineering design, GIS, and geomorphology. We are interested in recent graduates with coursework focused in these as well as someone with demonstrated applicable experience in the public or private sector. Location: Ripon, CA or West Sacramento, CA with opportunity for hybrid work Company Overview: Cramer Fish Sciences (CFS) is a fisheries research, habitat management, and restoration consulting firm that serves clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Our mission is to rigorously apply the scientific method to afford our clients innovative and scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide technical support for engineering design and analysis of riverine systems Support the development of design drawings, maps, cross sections, long profiles, and other technical graphics using AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and/or Excel to convey habitat restoration designs Perform data collection and analyses related to streamflow hydrology and hydraulics, sediment transport, and topographic data Collaborate on production of technical reports concisely describing project background, methodologies, and results. Support hydrologic and hydraulic analysis including data synthesis and model development (including HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, HSPF, and others). Synthesize scientific and academic journal articles and apply novel methodologies to projects Attend and present at scientific meetings Maintain an attitude that is open to learning new skills and collaborating with colleagues Personal Attributes Pride and enthusiasm - we are looking for someone who takes great pride in their work and meets challenges with energy and a strong work ethic, as demonstrated by their ability to deliver work products correctly and on time Attention to detail - it is essential that the selected candidate have good attention to detail Organized - this position requires someone who will be highly organized and can handle multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines Ability to work independently and coordinate with team members - must be good at self-checking work for accuracy and mistakes Ability to work with scientific & numerical data and convey this in formats appropriate for interpretation by scientific, municipal, and public review Ability to interpret and follow established guidelines and procedures. Positive energy as evidenced in an optimistic outlook, a sense of humor, and a disposition to encourage. Individual should be affable and someone that people generally want to be around. Education/Minimum Qualifications: Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment. Entry level - 1-2 years of related experience in hydrology, hydraulics, or geomorphology. Mid-level - 2-5 years of related experience in hydrology, hydraulics, or geomorphology. Direct experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar drafting software. Demonstrated skills in data collection, management, and analysis, developing graphs and communicating project methods and findings in presentations and reports. Proficient with MS Office Suite. Demonstrated competency for technical writing and communication. Ability to track, manage, and prioritize workload and clearly communicate progress and status of tasks to project managers. Valid Driver's License. A candidate might not have experience in all of these. More importantly is finding someone who is driven and self-motivated to take mentorship and push new boundaries. Preferred Experience Professional experience in restoration design including engineered log jams, low-tech process-based restoration, channel and culvert design, grading, and revegetation plans. Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar drafting software Experience with hydraulic models such as HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, HSPF, or similar applications. Experience with topographic survey methods including Real Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS and/or Total Station. Experience in ArcGIS or QGIS including acquiring and processing geospatial data, cartography, and geospatial analysis relevant to river and watershed analysis. Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Must be comfortable working in the aquatic environment including working from a boat platform, swimming and wading in rivers, streams, and lakes. Must be able to work effectively and drive safely in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rain, fog, and smoky conditions. Ability to lift 40 pounds. Possible long periods of computerized data analysis in an office environment. Flexible hours (including weekends and evenings) and travel to remote areas for 2-3 days at a time. Compensation: $65,000 - $100,000/Year (depending upon experience). 401 (k) has a 3% match and full vesting after one year. The annual cash bonus has a 3% target. Benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, and other voluntary benefits. Generous paid time off plan includes 15 days during the first 12 months, plus 7 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays. ESOP: CFS is a 100% employee-owned company. Our employee stock option plan (ESOP) is a qualified defined contribution plan. Our target ESOP contribution is 5%. Eligibility is after one year of service with an entry date of Jan 1 or July 1. HOW TO APPLY: https://fishsciences.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ Cramer Fish Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Company:
Cramer Fish Sciences
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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