Water Resources Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in California

Overview:

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an 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.

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.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

• 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)

SKILLS, 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 similar water resources projects. (preferred)
• Experience preparing civil design packages from concept through final PS&E, including plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and design documentation. (preferred)
• Experience applying hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to urban drainage, storm drain sizing, flood assessments, and infiltration or detention systems. (preferred)
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar civil design software for preparation of grading, profiles, surfaces, pipe networks, details, and construction plans. (preferred)
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and GIS tools such as EPA-SWMM, HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and/or ArcGIS. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of California stormwater regulations including NPDES permitting and MRP requirements. (preferred)
• Strong project and task management skills, including scope, budget, schedule, QA/QC, and client coordination. (preferred)
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills. (required)
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, collaborate across disciplines, and meet project deadlines. (required)
• Field work and travel to project sites may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (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: $117,365/year / Maximum Salary: $152,575/year (Oakland, Walnut Creek)

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.