Watearth wants you to love coming to work. We want you to spend your days working on
environmental and engineering projects that make a difference for our clients and in
people’s lives; projects that support the environment, from improving regional water quality,
to preventing flooding, to enhancing our nation’s cities with green infrastructure planning
and design. At Watearth, you will have opportunities to fight back against climate change,
help communities and clients, and have fun alongside a team of experts that care
profoundly for the well-being of our world. You will work with major clients throughout the
nation on projects with construction costs in the tens of millions of dollars.

Watearth fosters a professional work environment where staff develop trust, take
appropriate creative risks, and rely on each other for insights and review. We train new
hires, lend a helping hand, and encourage growth by discussing your career goals with you.
We follow up on those goals by supporting your pursuit of them through regular feedback
and mentorship.

Watearth staff are located nationwide, and this role will be located near Austin, TX, Los
Angeles, CA, or the Bay Area, CA. Collaboration primarily occurs virtually and some field
work is to be expected. As a result, a person who is comfortable with communicating heavily
in the digital world will feel most at home at Watearth. Details will matter: to be considered
for the position, make sure to add “Everything flows in the right direction.” to your email
subject line or cover letter.

Let’s discuss compensation. This role will be paid a salary between $65,000 to $85,000
based on experience and geographic location. The position is full-time, but part-time
candidates may be considered.

Let’s talk about you. You are committed to doing a good job and will be a proactive and
responsive communicator. You care about doing quality work and are willing to commit the
effort necessary to achieve that quality work. You can manage your own time effectively and
be a collaborator in a team-run company.

Benefits and Perks:
– Flexible Working Hours including options for either full time or part time.
– Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office Working Environments
– Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage Options
– 401K
– Generous PTO Policy
– Short Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

Roles and Responsibilities:
– Prepare water resources and environmental technical reports and respond to team
and client feedback.
– Work on GIS exhibits and complex analyses.
– Assist in the set up and organization of hydrology/water quality and hydraulics models, floodplain studies, green infrastructure and stormwater designs, and resiliency and sustainability planning documents. Reading and understanding of design plans or as-built drawings is preferred.
– Perform field work, including site visits, soils testing, stormwater inspections, and
biological screenings (depending on background).
– Execute environmental studies and permitting (CEQA/NEPA, wetlands delineations,
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, biological studies, etc.).

Minimum Experience Requirements:
– Bachelor of Science in environmental science, engineering, biology, geology, or a
related degree required.
– 3-5 years experience in environmental science or planning.
– Experience with preparing environmental and water resources studies and
documentation.
– Experience with water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain management
projects.
– Experience with ArcGIS Pro preferred.
– Ability to work independently and take initiative while maintaining close
communication and collaboration with the team.
– Ability to safely perform field work (comply with COVID-19 vaccination and safety
protocols, possess valid driver’s license and good driving record, maintain personal
transportation with valid vehicle insurance suited to field work, and ability to lift up to
25 pounds).

We are excited to have you apply to our team. We know you’ll put as much effort and
thought into your application as we put into this advertisement, and we can’t wait to see
what you can bring to the table.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and current resume in .pdf format. Please
also include a brief video or audio recording addressing the following (send to
[email protected]):

– Why you are interested in the position.
– What you know about Watearth.
– Your ideal work environment.
– Your strengths.
– Your 5-year goals.

Once resumes are received, we will send out email communications regarding next steps.
Please keep an eye on your email for further instructions. We invite you to explore our
website and learn more about the exciting work that Watearth does. www.watearth.com
We can’t wait to hear from you! Cheers!