Water Resources Planner

About Us

We are a California‑based environmental consulting firm with 500+ professionals and over 30 years of experience serving clients across transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work.

Our mission is to deliver science‑based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. At Rincon, people come first. We value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, contribute meaningfully, and do their best work.

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy collaborating in person and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations include:
Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and/or Ventura.

• Contribute to Urban and Agricultural Water Management Plans (UWMPs/AWMPs) that guide how California’s cities and farms use and manage water.
• Support the implementation, periodic evaluations, annual reporting, Groundwater Sustainability Plan updates, and other Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) related activities by gathering data, analyzing trends, and helping evaluate long‑term solutions.
• Help create watershed resilience plans that protect communities and ecosystems from climate impacts.
• Analyze water use patterns and help forecast future water demand using real‑world data, land‑use trends, and climate considerations.
• Research and summarize information on local and regional water supplies, including groundwater, recycled water, stormwater, and imported sources.
• Participate in research, compilation, and summary of regional water supply sources and infrastructure.
• Assist with development of water supply projections based on historical and climate‑influenced hydrology.
• Evaluate drought and climate change impacts on water supply reliability and help identify strategies to make systems more resilient.
• Explore and assess nature‑based solutions like habitat restoration, recharge projects, and green infrastructure to support long‑term sustainability.
• Assist with development of grant applications that help fund imported water, groundwater, watershed projects, recycled water, stormwater, and other water resource projects across California.
• Assist with analysis of surface, groundwater, and treated water quality improvements.
• Interact with various members of public agency staff on matters related to water resources.
• Review and analyze data for compliance with state and federal clean water regulations, plans, and policies.
• Support marketing efforts related to water, climate, and agriculture, as well as the importance of nature‑based solutions to help drive Rincon’s reputation as a leader in this space.

• Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or another related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills, especially for summarizing technical information.
• Strong understanding of California’s water resources, systems, and policies.
• Basic experience working with, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to work collaboratively, ask questions, stay organized, and manage several small tasks at one time.
• Background in water resources, water policy, climate resilience, or environmental planning.
• Willingness to learn new tools, methods, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to participate in office‑based collaboration at one of the Rincon offices.
• Prior experience/research for water supply or watershed management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to travel as projects require.

• Coursework, internship experience, or project work related to watershed science, groundwater, climate adaptation,…