Field Hydrologist

Overview

Field hydrologist collecting and analyzing water data for ecosystem restoration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• field data
• data processing
• survey deployment
• monitoring
• report writing
• project management

Tasks

-You will plan, schedule and execute field data collection, quality control, and analysis in support of ecosystem restoration, flood management, fish passage and other water resources and environmental engineering projects. -You will apply Python, Matlab, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, HYPACK, Aquarius, and other tools to process data, develop basemaps, evaluate discharge, tide, and water quality conditions, monitor channel and vegetation development, calculate sedimentation rates, and other tasks. -You will plan for and execute the deployment and maintenance of instrumentation, topographic and bathymetric surveys, geomorphic, discharge, sediment transport, and wave studies, and construction and post-construction monitoring activities. -You will write technical reports describing data collection methods and results. You will develop and adhere to data collection and quality control procedures. -You will work at your desk and outdoors (assume 30-40% outdoors annually) – on the coast, in estuaries and salt marshes, in streams and rivers, and on boats. You will manage projects and tasks independently and supervise others in executing work assignments.

Requirements

• qa/qc
• matlab/python
• arcgis
• hypack
• drone pilot
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-You must have experience with QA/QC of scientific datasets -You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds. You are confident working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required. -You are comfortable working in and around water, and you have experience working with tools and on boats. -Strong preference given to candidates with proficient working knowledge in MATLAB or Python preferred. Qualified candidates with working experience in R will also be considered. -You must have experience with ArcGIS -You must have prior professional working experience with topo-bathymetric surveys (Hypack) OR continuous monitoring networks -You are an effective team member with excellent oral and written communication skills who can work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment. -The ideal candidate has extensive professional experience with continuous hydrodynamic and water quality data collection and telemetered data delivery systems. -Preference given to qualified candidates with any of the following skillsets: Certified/Trained Boat Operator, Sidescan Sonar skills, FAA Certified Drone Pilot w/ LiDAR data collection experience, Estuarine Water Quality Analysis, Certified Hydrographer or Professional land surveyor -You enjoy working outdoors, and you have 5+ years of professional work experience in scientific data collection and quality control (possibly including topographic and/or bathymetric surveying, UAV, sidescan sonar, ADCP, stream gauging, sediment studies, water quality monitoring and sampling, or other related skills), including project management experience. -You can communicate technical information clearly and concisely to individuals and groups. -While consistently demonstrating solid data collection, analysis, and writing skills, you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are able to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines, both when working on a team or independently. -You hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Land Surveying, Water Quality, or a related field.

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About Environmental Science Associates

-Evolved from a Bay Area boutique to a national firm. -Supports projects from airports and transportation to wetland restoration and community planning. -Merges science, planning, engineering, archaeology, and design for multidisciplinary impact. -Has led unusual projects like environmental impact review of Christo’s Running Fence installation. -Provides extensive regulatory compliance, restoration, and environmental analysis services. -Balances ambitious restoration—such as tidal marsh creation—with major infrastructure efforts. -Typically works on large public-sector and utility projects like dam, highway, and airport upgrades.

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Interview Process

-work samples may be requested as part of the interview process.