Water Resources Planner​/Scientist

We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 600+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place To Work certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team-member experiences.

Rincon is seeking a Water Resources Planner/Scientist with a background in California water supply/reliability, Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), geology, hydrology, or hydrogeology to support our growing groundwater and water resources practice across California. This role will focus primarily on SGMA planning and implementation, watershed resilience planning, nature-based and groundwater recharge solutions, water resources planning, and grant funding strategies that move water resource solutions from planning toward implementation.

Working with Project Managers, Principals-in-Charge, and interdisciplinary technical teams, you will conduct technical research and analysis; analyze groundwater, hydrologic, water quality, and other water resource data; and contribute to technical reports, planning documents, and funding applications. You will also work with public agency clients and interested parties throughout the planning process, helping to gather and evaluate data, support technical analyses, and communicate findings and recommendations.

You will have opportunities to build the technical experience needed for greater responsibility and professional growth.

You will interact with public agency clients, contribute to community outreach and engagement, and help strengthen client relationships through high-quality project delivery.

We are looking for a motivated, curious, and collaborative professional who is eager to learn and make a tangible impact. This is an opportunity to build technical expertise, work alongside experienced water resources professionals, and help shape the next generation of sustainable and resilient water management across California.

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office.

Carlsbad
, Fresno
, Los Angeles
, Monterey
, Oakland
, Palm Springs
, Riverside
, Sacramento
, San Luis Obispo
, San Diego
, San Jose
, Santa Barbara
, and Ventura
.

• Support SGMA planning and implementation, including Groundwater Sustainability Plans and Alternatives, annual reports, periodic evaluations, plan updates, groundwater monitoring and data analysis, and evaluation of projects and management actions.
• Contribute to watershed resilience and climate adaptation planning by evaluating groundwater and surface water conditions, hydrology, water supply reliability, drought and climate impacts, and opportunities to improve long-term watershed resilience.
• Evaluate nature-based and groundwater sustainability solutions, including managed aquifer recharge, groundwater recharge, habitat and watershed restoration, stormwater capture, and green infrastructure, using geologic,…