Ethos is hiring an Engineer (Restoration Design)

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a wholly employee-owned environmental consulting enterprise. We strategize, engineer, permit, mitigate, and restore projects across community infrastructure, open spaces, and natural landscapes. With 50 years of expertise and 21 offices throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, and Southeastern United States, we are committed to environmental excellence. ESA is seeking a driven Restoration Design Engineer with 0-3 years of experience to collaborate with our team of hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists, landscape architects, and engineers in Northern California. This role will support diverse multi-objective wetland and coastal restoration design projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, and throughout California. We desire a dedicated and enthusiastic team member passionate about ecosystem restoration and eager to learn and grow. This is a full-time salary exempt position with hybrid work expectations. Candidates must be willing to work in-office as needed for team collaboration and be able to work hybrid in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, or Petaluma offices. Candidate Profile: - Recent graduate with education in civil engineering design, analysis, hydraulic and hydrologic methods for natural systems restoration - Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering; EIT certification preferred - 2 years applicable work experience and/or Master's degree preferred - Experience/interest in design software like AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC RAS, Python - Educational background in wetland/marine ecology, geomorphology, hydrology - Strong team player with excellent communication skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively Responsibilities: - Support ecosystem restoration, climate resilience, habitat enhancement projects - Prepare engineering analyses, design plans, cost estimates, reports - Apply hydrologic and hydraulic modeling techniques - Evaluate design alternatives using GIS and software platforms - Collect field data supporting engineering analysis - Contribute to environmental reports and client meetings - Demonstrate problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments Our Environmental Hydrology & Design Team emphasizes creative thinking, teamwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We focus on habitat restoration and ecosystem function through multi-benefit projects. ESA Benefits: - Medical, dental, vision insurance - Employee stock ownership program - 401(k) with company match - Paid vacation and holidays - Professional development opportunities - Tuition reimbursement Salary Range: $71,857 - $99,598 USD We are a 100% employee-owned firm committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating innovative environmental solutions. ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer celebrating unique perspectives and backgrounds.