Staff Geomorphologist

Cardno now Stantec is seeking a geomorphologist for a variety of aquatic, water resources, and restoration projects in Northern California. You will join a premier natural resources and engineering consulting firm renowned for its strategic planning and creative solutions. We specialize in sustainable natural systems engineering, geomorphology, biology, water and natural resource management, permitting and compliance.

Position requirements:

• 4 plus years demonstrated progressive experience in geology, geomorphology, watershed science, water resources, environmental engineering or another related field. Have scientific background with experience applying and for fluvial process understanding.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and regulations, fluvial geomorphology, and fish biology in Northern California.
• Technical background, including fieldwork, analysis, and report writing experience, in geomorphic assessments; stream and river hydrologic, hydraulic, and sediment transport analyses; watershed studies; flood hazard mapping; channel stability analyses, and support of stream and river restoration designs.
• Experience supporting water resources engineers and biologists in designing stream restoration/enhancement projects, fish passage, flood plain management, and other related projects.
• Write floodplain and watershed study reports, and technical memoranda.
• Participate in, lead and implement geomorphic field studies, depending on experience. Experience with field survey methods, such as topographic surveying, facies mapping, sediment surveys, v* surveys, and flow measurements.
• Capability to complete assigned tasks and with a multi-discipline team of engineers, planners, scientists, and GIS specialists to develop permits, design documents, and specifications.
• Position will require out of town travel, and may require out of town field work up to a week at a time.