Senior Restoration Engineer
Lead transformative river, floodplain, and habitat restoration across the West
FlowWest is looking for a Senior Restoration Engineer who’s ready to step into a role with real influence—technical, strategic, and cultural. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to guide high impact restoration projects, shape the future of water resources in California, and mentor the next generation of practitioners.
At FlowWest, we bring together engineers, scientists, and designers who believe that great work happens at the intersection of rigor, creativity, and environmental stewardship. Our projects restore ecosystems, support communities, and help solve some of the most complex water challenges in the West.
If you’re a senior level engineer who wants your expertise to matter, you’ll thrive here.
Your Impact
In this role, you will:
- Lead engineering design and analysis for river, floodplain, wetland, and watershed restoration projects
- Drive habitat restoration and fish passage solutions that directly support species recovery
- Shape project strategy, guide multidisciplinary teams, and elevate technical excellence
- Influence how restoration is practiced across California and the Pacific Northwest
- Mentor junior engineers and help grow FlowWest’s technical depth and design capabilities
- Other related duties as needed to meet FlowWest’s design and project development needs
Your work will be visible, meaningful, and deeply connected to the health of ecosystems and communities.
How We Work
FlowWest is a remote first team with the option of full or part time office work in Oakland.
We prefer candidates within driving distance of Oakland, but we welcome exceptional senior applicants anywhere in the Pacific Time Zone.
Why Choose FlowWest
- Mission-driven projects that improve rivers, habitats, and community resilience
- A culture that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration—no bureaucracy, no silos
- Leadership opportunities to shape project direction, mentor staff, and influence firm-wide practices
- Competitive compensation and strong professional development support
If you’re passionate about water resources engineering and want to lead work that leaves a lasting environmental legacy, we encourage you to apply.
Required Skills & Attributes
- Registered Civil Engineer in California
- 10–15 years in public works or engineering consulting
- At least 5 years leading engineering design projects involving Plans, Specifications, and Estimate production
- Strong design experience for hydraulic structures and river channels
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including oversight of junior staff in drawing production, surface creation, and quantity estimating
- Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high quality work
- Collaborative, respectful communication style and enthusiasm for working with diverse teams
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
- Experience developing scopes, schedules, and budgets
- Proficiency with HECRAS or similar hydraulic modeling tools
- Fish passage or stream restoration design experience
- Strong client communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to mentoring and developing junior staff
To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.