Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

Water Resources Engineer Or Scientist

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in our Oakland or Walnut Creek, California office to join our water resources, green stormwater infrastructure, and urban stormwater compliance practice. In this position, you will work on complex municipal and public-sector projects involving green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), low impact development (LID), urban drainage, stormwater quality improvements, creek restoration, hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, NPDES/MRP compliance, construction documents, and project delivery from planning through design and implementation.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

• Develop civil and water resources engineering plans, specifications, estimates, technical memoranda, and basis-of-design documentation for municipal stormwater, drainage, GSI, LID, and resiliency projects.
• Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, storm drain capacity evaluations, stormwater quality infrastructure sizing, and assessments of existing flooding and drainage conditions.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, engineer's estimates, construction schedules, and design deliverables at conceptual, preliminary, and final design milestones.
• Support stormwater NPDES permit implementation, MRP compliance, stormwater control plan reviews, operations and maintenance plans, and technical review packages for municipal clients.
• Conduct field investigations related to drainage facilities, curb ramps, ADA compliance, utility conflicts, infiltration conditions, GSI performance, and construction or retrofit feasibility.
• Coordinate with clients, public agencies, subcontractors, vendors, internal technical teams, and regulatory stakeholders to support efficient project execution and permitting.
• Manage task- and project-level scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, QA/QC, RFI/submittal documentation, and construction-phase coordination for multiple concurrent assignments.
• Support feasibility studies and grant-funded stormwater quality improvement projects by developing conceptual designs, monitoring and O&M strategies, feasibility criteria responses, and funding application materials.
• Assist with construction management, SWPPP construction monitoring, health and safety planning, vendor coordination, and long-term performance monitoring strategies.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, natural resources science, or a closely related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, natural resources science, or a closely related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G., CPESC, CPSWQ) or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe. (preferred)

• At least 5 years of experience in civil engineering, water resources engineering, municipal stormwater, green infrastructure, or environmental consulting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated experience designing or managing green stormwater infrastructure, LID measures, drainage improvements, stormwater quality treatment systems, creek restoration, or urban greening projects. (preferred)
• Experience preparing PS&E packages, conceptual through final design deliverables, engineer's estimates, schedules, technical reports, and basis-of-design documentation. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of California stormwater regulations, NPDES permitting, MRP provisions, stormwater control plans, O&M plans, source controls, site design measures, and stormwater treatment requirements. (preferred)
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, storm drain master planning data, flood condition assessments, infiltration testing, drainage design, utility coordination, and ADA curb ramp improvements. (preferred)
• Strong project management skills, including scope development, budget management, schedule tracking, QA/QC coordination,…