Project Water Resources Engineer​/Planner

Your role at GEI

GEI is expanding its Sacramento Office. We seek an outstanding, dedicated professional with a background in water resources planning, climate change adaptation planning, conducting climate change analyses, and developing data‑centric applications for hydrology, infrastructure resilience, and other planning applications to augment our existing climate services group. GEI is a privately held, mid‑size, award‑winning consulting firm with over 50 offices throughout the United States and Canada.

We are seeking a new team member and future leader to join the Integrated Water Management Group in our Sacramento office. You should have a passion for solving complex, multi‑disciplinary problems and excel at communicating these solutions. This position will provide opportunities to contribute to a broad range of water resources planning and management projects.

• Lead project tasks with a team of knowledgeable registered civil engineers and flood management professionals.
• Prepare various water resources planning documents including Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Flood Protection Plans, Implementation Plans, Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, feasibility studies, Drought Contingency Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and others related to flood and water conveyance infrastructure.
• Support clients pursuing grant funding opportunities such as US  Grants, DWR‑based grant programs, and others.
• Interpret and synthesize complex water resources modeling results.
• Perform technical analysis related to flood system evaluation, floodplain‑based flood system maintenance and operations, water supply and demand estimates and projections.
• Collaborate with other team members, including structural engineers and surveyors, to ensure design coherence.
• Assist in preparation of proposals to provide professional services and prepare presentations and proposals to clients and regulators.
• Support Project Managers by tracking budgets, client communications, and deliverables.

• BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related water resources field is required; MS is desirable.
• EIT or professional registration is desirable.
• 0–5 years of previous professional experience in water resources planning and experience with civil/geotechnical engineering and consulting; knowledge and familiarity with engineering design processes.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with technical analysis software, CAD, MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, and other computer applications; GIS experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

• Pay Range: $82,000.00 – $ per year.
• Market‑Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and more.
• Well‑Being Program and Paid Parental Leave.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends.
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program.
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.