Water Resources Engineer - Mid to Senior Level
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering
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Water Resources Engineer - Mid to Senior LevelRegular Full-Time Water Resource Eng San Diego, CA, US
5 days ago Requisition
Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. M&N also delivers large Navy and transportation projects including roadway and rail projects. We are actively looking for a Water Resources Engineer to join our San Diego office. As part of the Water Resources Group, the Water Resources Engineer will be expected to: develop surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling;
perform engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage; analyze system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives; address the prevention of flood damage and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal flood management regulations; prepare exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations; prepare plans, specifications, estimates, and other documents; and liaise with different individuals and agencies, including government agencies, local authorities, and contractors.
About Moffatt & Nichol:
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.
-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation.
For the 5th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources;
urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Serves as technical lead on projects and, as appropriate, oversees junior engineering staff on projects that include surface water hydrology & hydraulics, flood risk management, and estuarine/ coastal restoration and protection.
- Perform numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvement projects
- Perform 1D and 2D riverine hydraulic modeling
- Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages
- Participate in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
- Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
- Prepares graphics, reports, and presentations
- Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
Other Duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering; required
- Master of Science; preferred
- 5 - 10+ years of related experience; required
- Professional Engineer registration (PE);…
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