Restoration Design Engineer

About ESA

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee‑owned environmental consulting firm with 50 years of experience and 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the southeastern United States.

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering—or a closely related field—and have 0–3 years of relevant experience. You are an EIT or will obtain certification within one year.
• You have education, training, or experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and are familiar with surfaces, alignments, profiles, sections, and annotations.
• Experience or training in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geographic information systems (e.g., ArcGIS), preparation of engineering plans and cost estimates, and river and wetland sciences is desirable.
• You solve problems independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• You communicate clearly in oral and written form and can convey technical information to small groups.
• You work well with remote and in‑person teams using available communication tools.

Support design, analysis, engineering, and drafting for creek, river, floodplain, and wetland restoration, nature‑based engineering, climate‑resilience projects, and flood risk management under the supervision of a senior engineer or hydrologist. Balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines, working both independently and as part of a team.

$84,000 — $102,000 USD (California pay transparency disclosure)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% paid by ESA for employee and family), annual ESOP share allocation, 401(k) plan with matching, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and conference attendance support.

Employees working from office locations must submit proof of COVID‑19 vaccination or an approved exemption and accommodation.

ESA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants may request accommodations through the Human Resources department.

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D)