Experienced Civil/Water Resources Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Management -
Construction
Water Engineer, Civil Engineering
- Primary
Location:
US-CA-Oakland - :
- Category:
Water Resources - Position Type:
Regular Full-Time - Remote:
No - Additional
Location:
US-CA-Walnut Creek
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Experienced Civil / Water Resources Design Engineer in our Walnut Creek or Oakland, California, office to join our water resources, green stormwater infrastructure, and urban stormwater practice. In this position, you will support the planning and design of 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, construction documents, and project delivery from concept through final 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.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Develop civil and water resources engineering plans, profiles, details, specifications, estimates, calculations, and design documentation for municipal stormwater, drainage, GSI, LID, and related projects.
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, storm drain evaluations, and stormwater infrastructure sizing for various water resource projects.
- Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, engineer's estimates, and other design deliverables from conceptual to final design.
- Prepare and review construction-phase RFIs, submittals, and design change notifications for active projects, and attend construction progress meetings.
- Support stormwater regulatory compliance related to NPDES permits, MRP, and CGP.
- Conduct field investigations and collect data to evaluate existing drainage infrastructure, site conditions, utilities, infiltration conditions, and design feasibility
- Coordinate civil design with clients, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, utility owners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Manage assigned scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and QA/QC for multiple concurrent assignments.
- 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, or a closely related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a closely related field. (preferred)
- Professional registration (i.e., P.E., CPESC, CPSWQ) or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe. (preferred)
Experience and Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience in civil engineering, water resources engineering, municipal stormwater, drainage, green stormwater infrastructure, or related infrastructure design; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Hands‑on design experience with GSI, LID, drainage improvements, stormwater treatment systems, creek restoration, or…
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