Cramer Fish Sciences is looking for a talented RESTORATION ENGINEER/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST to join our team in West Sacramento, CA.

This is a great opportunity for an entry to mid-level engineer and/or scientist to support river corridor habitat enhancement designs and ecogeomorphic 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.

OVERVIEW:

• Position: Full-time
• Location: West Sacramento, CA
• Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000/Annually (dependent upon experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, long-term disability, FSA, EAP, PTO, paid company holidays, 401 (k) with company match and full vesting after one year of service, and various voluntary benefits.
• 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical support for the analysis and engineering design of riverine systems for habitat creation and enhancement
• Support the development of design drawings, maps, cross sections, long profiles, and other technical graphics using HEC-RAS, 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.
• 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.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• A valid Driver's License is required for this role.

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.

We understand that candidates may not have experience in every area listed. What matters most is finding an individual who is driven, self-motivated, and eager to embrace mentorship while pushing boundaries to achieve growth and success.

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
• Ability to 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work comfortably in an aquatic environment including working from a boat platform, swimming and wading in rivers, streams, and lakes.
• Ability to work effectively and drive safely in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rain, fog, and smoky conditions.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Ability to work possible long periods of computerized data analysis in an office environment.
• Ability to have flexible hours (including weekends and evenings) and travel to remote areas for 2-3 days at a time.

ABOUT CRAMER FISH SCIENCES: We are a fisheries research, habitat management, and restoration consulting firm that serves clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and California. Our mission is to rigorously apply scientific methods to afford our clients innovative and scientifically robust solutions to address a variety of fisheries and environmental challenges.

Cramer Fish Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are dedicated to diversifying our profession and fostering a culture that celebrates and embraces diversity in all its forms as part of our ongoing commitment to inclusion and equity.