Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a S taff Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in our Santa Barbara, CA office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world situations while solving our clients’ water quality challenges related to NPDES, TMDLs and CSOs as driven by CWA requirements, and to develop experience related to water quality and biota sampling, data analysis, and reporting, while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

• Design of stormwater BMPs (infiltration-based and flow-through treatment controls) and related hydraulic structures (e.g., stormwater diversion, pump stations, storage);
• Hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling;
• Analysis and visualization of water quality data;
• Field investigations, monitoring, and data collection;
• Reviewing state and federal regulations & permits pertaining to surface water;
• Spatial analysis (GIS), database management, and programming;
• Technical document preparation, including technical writing and creation of exhibits and maps.

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related degree. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (strongly preferred)

• Prior internship or work experience in civil engineering or environmental consulting. (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (required)
• A general understanding of stormwater BMPs (selection, performance, and design). (preferred)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to stormwater management. (preferred)
• An understanding of urban sources and fate and transport processes for typical stormwater pollutants. (required)
• Experience with modeling and design software tools such as SWMM, SUSTAIN, HEC-RAS, SBPAT, LSPC, HSPF, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD. (preferred)
• Experience with programming and data analytics programs and tools such as Python, VBA, R, AGOL, and web applications and dashboards. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

• Minimum: $70,304/year / Maximum: $92,350/year for Santa Barbara, CA

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.