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Stantec

Water Resources Planning Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$112.30K - $168.50K/yr

Areas of specialty may include integrated water resources management, water supply reliability, flood risk management; and ecosystem and habitat enhancement. * Professional certification/registration ...

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How much do flood risk jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for flood risk in California is $29.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $38.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Flood Risk job?

A Flood Risk job involves assessing, managing, and mitigating the risks associated with flooding. Professionals in this field analyze flood data, create models, and develop strategies to protect communities, businesses, and infrastructure from flood damage. They work with government agencies, environmental organizations, and private companies to ensure compliance with regulations and improve flood resilience. Responsibilities may include risk assessments, designing flood defenses, and advising on land-use planning. This role typically requires expertise in hydrology, engineering, or environmental science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Flood Risk position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Flood Risk role, you need a strong background in civil engineering, environmental science, or geography, with a solid grasp of hydrology and flood modeling principles. Familiarity with GIS software, hydraulic modeling tools (such as HEC-RAS, Flood Modeller, or MIKE FLOOD), and relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFM, CIWEM) is often required. Effective communication, analytical thinking, and collaboration skills help you convey complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences and work within multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital for accurately assessing flood hazards, developing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring public and infrastructure safety.

What types of projects do flood risk professionals typically work on?

Flood risk professionals often work on a variety of projects, including flood hazard assessments for new developments, designing mitigation measures for at-risk areas, and supporting strategic floodplain management for local governments. They may contribute to data collection and analysis, perform hydraulic and hydrological modeling, and prepare technical reports to inform planning and policy decisions. Typical clients include engineering consultancies, government agencies, water utilities, and insurance companies. Collaborating closely with engineers, urban planners, and environmental specialists, these professionals play a key role in reducing vulnerability to flooding and supporting resilient communities.
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Infographic showing various Flood Risk job openings in California as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $62,273 per year, or $29.9 per hour.
Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal Scientist, or Coastal Planner

Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal Scientist, or Coastal Planner

Stantec

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

$162K - $243.10K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Stantec rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 350 rated engineering

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Job Description
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. seeks a driven Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal Scientist, or Coastal Planner to join our growing Coastal Engineering practice. The candidate will be a leader and a mentor with a minimum of 10 years of coastal experience. Candidate must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and will serve as the Practice's on-the-ground presence for coastal work in SF Bay. The Stantec Coastal Solutions group is a diverse and collaborative team who lead and support a wide variety of coastal work across the US and Canada. Team members are expected to be able to contribute to projects in the coastal environment through planning, restoration, adaption, and/or engineering and to be an expert or developing expert in at least one of the following areas:
  • Natural hazards and coastal flood risk management
  • Coastal hydrodynamics and morphology
  • Coastal vulnerability, and adaptation planning
  • Design and analysis of coastal structures, ports, harbors, and waterways
  • Coastal management, environmental restoration, and enhancement
  • Nature-based solutions to address coastal ecosystem restoration and sea-level rise adaptation and resilience.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership overseeing Stantec's on-going coastal work in the San Francisco Bay Area, and potentially throughout CA.
  • Project management, including the development and management of scopes, schedule and budgets for coastal oriented projects and tasks.
  • Participate and eventually lead proposal efforts for coastal engineering or adaptation projects
  • Contribute to Stantec's business developments efforts in coastal engineering, adaptation and planning in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Establish and grow Stantec's connections to coastal clients by tracking business opportunities and developing relationships with clients
  • Work with and mentor junior staff.
  • Oversees staff involved in coastal engineering and planning work.
  • Develop coastal adaptation plans, engineering designs and modeling, and/or reviews the work of coastal staff
  • Communicate effectively and apply with a high level of understanding the principles and practices of coastal engineering, planning or adaptation.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, Environmental Engineering, Planning, or related field with 10+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above. OR
  • Bachelor of f Science degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering, Planning, or related field with 15+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above.
  • Demonstrated high level of understanding the principles and practices of coastal engineering, planning or adaptation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and produce written technical reports.
  • Experienced in client engagement, business development and have an established professional network in SF Bay
  • Strong understanding and experience in navigating the coastal regulatory and planning landscape in SF Bay

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current registration as Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California.
  • Strong project management experience, with the ability to organize and rally a diverse team to execute a scope on schedule and on budget.
  • Have established relationships with potential clients and local public agencies
  • Track record of winning coastal engineering, adaptation or planning work in the SF Bay Area

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
About Stantec - Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

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