Geomorphologist

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.ESA seeks a highly motivated Geomorphologist with 5+ years of experience in the assessment and design of river, estuary, and coastal restoration projectsto join ourNorthwest Environmental Hydrology and Design (EHD) Team.Who You AreYou are an experienced Geomorphologist with 5+ years of experience in the geomorphic assessment supporting watershed assessment and restoration design throughout the Pacific Northwest. You have an understanding of large and small river geomorphic processes and skills in current approaches to evaluating channel response to restoration actions, which could include sediment transport analysis, hydraulic modeling, and advanced GIS skills in geomorphic applications.You are a licensed Geologist in Washington and/or Oregon, or can obtain your license within 12 months.As a key part of a skilled and experienced team of engineers, hydrologists, geomorphologists, ecologists, landscape architects, and GIS scientists, you are an effective team member and communicator who proactively identifies and contributes constructively to address broad project or team issues, providing mentoring and coaching to more junior staff where appropriate to foster teamwork.You have significant experience collaborating with internal team members and clients to deliver on a wide variety of projects, including restoration of natural processes and habitat conditions (Natural Channel Design) in riverine, estuary, and coastal settings, completion of geomorphic assessments, and assistance with project permitting and construction observation.You possess excellent oral and written skills and have led communications with internal team members, clients, and project stakeholders to present findings of your work. You may have directed marketing and business development pursuits, including developing capture strategies and leading proposals, interviews, and presentations.You hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., geomorphology, river engineering, earth science) or a related interdisciplinary field. A master's degree is a plusWhat You Will Do for ESAIn this role, as a mid-level Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist you will provide geologic and geomorphic expertise to inform or lead the development of multifaceted restoration design projects, while assisting teams to execute river- and stream-related tasks as a subject matter expert. You will work collaboratively with key team members, including senior staff, subconsultants, and clients on assessment and design projects.Using your education and experience, you will demonstrate a clear understanding of project management principles and practices and be responsible for the development of environmental compliance and design documents while delivering assignments within budget and on schedule.You will lead project teams consisting of stream design, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, geomorphology, and GIS staff to deliver state-of-the-art restoration and stream analysis projects.You may provide mentorship and support for more junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback and career development guidance while working on projects together.Business development activities could include assisting or leading the preparation of proposals, providing technical input, contributing to proposal writing, identifying opportunities, and engaging with proposal/interview teams. Clients often include tribes, non-profits, watershed councils, county and state agencies, and others throughout WA, OR and ID

Created: 2026-03-07