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 the transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work
, as reflected in the experiences our employees share on Glassdoor and the trust, connection, and sense of purpose felt across our company.

Our mission is to deliver practical, 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.

We are seeking a Water Resources Planner who is excited about supporting and advancing our growing portfolio of watershed resilience planning, Groundwater Sustainability Plans and Alternatives, and other water resource planning efforts across California. In this role, you will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to conduct research and site investigations, perform policy analysis, and prepare high-quality planning documents that guide long‑term water sustainability.

This work is in collaboration with the Project Manager and Principal‑in‑Charge. You will contribute to community outreach and engagement efforts and help build and support strong client relationships through project delivery. We are looking for a motivated, curious, enthusiastic, and eager individual to make tangible impact from day one. This is your chance to grow fast, learn from quality leaders in the field, and help shape the next generation of water resources planning across California.

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role 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 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…