Experienced Civil / Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

Geosyntec Consultants; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is seeking an Experienced Civil / Water Resources Engineer or Scientist to join our Oakland or Walnut Creek offices. You will work on complex municipal and public-sector projects, including green stormwater infrastructure and urban drainage, through planning, design, and implementation.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant experience, a civil engineering degree, and professional registration or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field (required)
• Advanced degree preferred
• Professional registration (PE/PG/CPESC/CPSWQ) or ability to obtain soon (preferred)
• 7+ years in civil/water resources engineering or related field (required)
• Experience with green stormwater infrastructure and LID projects (preferred)
• Knowledge of CA stormwater regulations, NPDES, MRP (preferred)
• Strong technical writing and client-facing deliverable skills (required)
• Willingness to travel to client sites (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop civil and water resources plans, specs, estimates, and design docs for municipal stormwater and GSI projects
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and stormwater evaluations
• Prepare construction drawings, specs, schedules, and QA/QC deliverables
• Support NPDES permit implementation, MRP compliance, and permit reviews
• Conduct field investigations related to drainage facilities and ADA upgrades
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, vendors, and internal teams for project execution
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables for multiple projects
• Support feasibility studies and grant-funded stormwater projects with concept designs
• Assist with construction management, SWPPP monitoring, and safety planning
• Drive to project sites as needed

Skills

7+ years exp

Project management

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional registration (PE, PG, CPESC, CPSWQ)

Tools

HydroCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Experienced Civil / Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

Primary Location: US-CA-Oakland

ID: 2026-4724

Category: Water Resources

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Additional Location: US-CA-Walnut Creek

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 Engineer or Scientist in our Oakland or Walnut Creek, California office to join our water resources, green stormwater infrastructure, and urban stormwater compliance practice. In this position, you will work on 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, NPDES/MRP compliance, construction documents, and project delivery from planning through 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.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop civil and water resources engineering plans, specifications, estimates, technical memoranda, and basis-of-design documentation for municipal stormwater, drainage, GSI, LID, and resiliency projects.
• Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, storm drain capacity evaluations, stormwater quality infrastructure sizing, and assessments of existing flooding and drainage conditions.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, engineer's estimates, construction schedules, and design deliverables at conceptual, preliminary, and final design milestones.
• Support stormwater NPDES permit implementation, MRP compliance, stormwater control plan reviews, operations and maintenance plans, and technical review packages for municipal clients.
• Conduct field investigations related to drainage facilities, curb ramps, ADA compliance, utility conflicts, infiltration conditions, GSI performance, and construction or retrofit feasibility.
• Coordinate with clients, public agencies, subcontractors, vendors, internal technical teams, and regulatory stakeholders to support efficient project execution and permitting.
• Manage task- and project-level scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, QA/QC, RFI/submittal documentation, and construction-phase coordination for multiple concurrent assignments.
• Support feasibility studies and grant-funded stormwater quality improvement projects by developing conceptual designs, monitoring and O&M strategies, feasibility criteria responses, and funding application materials.
• Assist with construction management, SWPPP construction monitoring, health and safety planning, vendor coordination, and long-term performance monitoring strategies.
• 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, natural resources science, or a closely related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, natural resources science, or a closely related field. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G., 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, green infrastructure, or environmental consulting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Demonstrated experience designing or managing green stormwater infrastructure, LID measures, drainage improvements, stormwater quality treatment systems, creek restoration, or urban greening projects. (preferred)
• Experience preparing PS&E packages, conceptual through final design deliverables, engineer's estimates, schedules, technical reports, and basis-of-design documentation. (preferred)
• Working knowledge of California stormwater regulations, NPDES permitting, MRP provisions, stormwater control plans, O&M plans, source controls, site design measures, and stormwater treatment requirements. (preferred)
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, storm drain master planning data, flood condition assessments, infiltration testing, drainage design, utility coordination, and ADA curb ramp improvements. (preferred)
• Strong project management skills, including scope development, budget management, schedule tracking, QA/QC coordination, subcontractor/vendor coordination, client communication, and delivery of multiple concurrent assignments. (preferred)
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to prepare clear review comments, technical memoranda, feasibility documentation, and client-facing deliverables. (required)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, meet strict deadlines, collaborate across disciplines, and travel to client facilities or project sites as needed. (required)
• Experience with modeling and design software tools such as HydroCAD, EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and ArcGIS. (preferred)
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar civil design software. (preferred)
• Experience supporting grant-funded water quality, Safe Clean Water Program, resiliency, or sustainability projects. (preferred)
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a 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: $106,275/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.

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