Early-Career- to Mid-Level Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

Emeryville, CA - Emeryville, CA 94608

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Job Category:
Engineering

GSI Environmental has an immediate opening for an Entry- to Mid-Level Engineer in our Emeryville, CA office to support our water resources, environmental and geotechnical practices. GSI is an employee-owned company with superior compensation, benefits, professional development, and ownership opportunities. GSI is highly respected nationally and internationally for the quality of its professional services and the technically advanced projects it has completed over its 39 years of operation.

• Joining a growing employee-owned environmental consulting firm with a foundation of technical excellence and strong industry reputation
• Contributing to advancing state-of-the‑art science
• Working with world class experts

The successful candidate will support projects in the fields of hydrogeology, water resources, surface hydraulics and hydrology, and geotechnical engineering. The candidate will perform technical analyses with guidance by a supervisor. Other tasks include data collection, compilation, visualization, and analysis, computer modeling, field activities, oral or written presentation to supervisor, project team, and clients. In addition, candidates will participate in proposal development, project management and business development activities.

• Advanced degree with background in groundwater/hydrogeology, environmental engineering, surface water hydraulics, coastal engineering, hydrology and/or geotechnical fields
• Excellent data analysis skills, such as knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods
• Excellent computer modeling skills. Knowledge of models such as TOUGH, MODFLOW, MIKE
  21 is preferred
• Proficiency in programming in at least one coding language, such as MATLAB, R, and/or Python
• Knowledge of statistical and probabilistic analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking, time management, and problem‑solving skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a standard background check and pre‑employment drug screen

• Competitive salary and benefits with attractive year‑end bonuses.
• Flexible work environment with potential for hybrid (remote and local) work.
• Participation in conferences, technical presentations, and publications.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture with social activities.

The salary for this position will fall within the posted range, with the exact amount determined by the candidate’s education, relevant degree, related experience, and overall qualifications.