Experienced Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

Job Description

Overview

If you’re looking for a place to grow your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry-recognized professionals - Geosyntec is the place for you! Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in our Fresno or Sacramento California office to support our growing water resources practice. In this position, you will work on complex projects involving innovative sustainable groundwater management, water markets, groundwater recharge facilities, water conveyance, sustainable green infrastructure, planning, studies, and urban stormwater management. Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR in the top 20 design firms for the environment, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing water resource engineering and management studies, including groundwater recharge and water conveyance;
• Evaluating data on hydrology, groundwater, water quality, and water demand in the context of water supply management;
• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams for surface water and groundwater field investigations;
• Reviewing state and federal regulations & permits pertaining to groundwater and  surface water;
• Performing and overseeing detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies and preparing technical reports;
• Interacting with client representatives;
• Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
• Supporting construction documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications;
• Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role supporting lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring; and
• Help broaden our reputation via publishing and visibility at prominent industry conferences.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science, environmental science or a closely related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science, environmental science or a closely related field. (preferred) 
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G. CPESC, CPSWG). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years (8+ years preferred) of experience in civil engineering or working in an environmental consulting environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
• An outstanding track record in client management and technical leadership. (preferred)
• Project experience involving water resources, SGMA, groundwater recharge, or water conveyance. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
• Experience with grant writing. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred) 
• Field work and overnight travel may be required. 

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $91,505/year / Maximum Salary: $166,535/year (Fresno)
• Minimum Salary: $95,865/year / Maximum Salary: $174,470/year (Sacramento)

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. #LI-TH1#LI-Hybrid#LI-OnsiteApply for this job onlineSubmit a referral to this jobShare on your newsfeed

The Geosyntec family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Geosyntec is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send a confidential e-mail to [email protected] or call (561) 995-0900 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.