Entry-Level Engineer – Environmental Restoration

About the role

Environmental Science Associates is seeking a motivated entry‑level Engineer to join its Sacramento team. You will support creek, river, floodplain, and wetland restoration projects across the Central Valley and Delta, working in a hybrid office environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in design, analysis, engineering, and drafting for water‑resources and civil‑engineering projects under senior supervision.
• Apply hydrologic and hydraulic models, GIS, and other analytical tools to multi‑benefit restoration projects.
• Prepare design plans, specifications, and cost estimates as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, and landscape architects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain it within one year.
• Experience or training in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and effective written/oral communication.

Required skills

• HEC‑RAS
• HEC‑HMS
• TUFLOW
• ArcGIS
• AutoCAD Civil 3D (desirable)

What we offer

• Full‑time, salary‑exempt position with hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Exposure to a variety of ecosystem‑restoration and nature‑based solutions projects.