Hydrology & Hydraulics Practice Lead

GEI Consultants, Inc; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

GEI University and education support

Profit sharing and 401(k)

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Hydrology and Hydraulics Practice Leader to guide the California H&H practice and support national projects.

The role blends technical leadership, staff development, client engagement, business development, and project delivery within GEI’s seller-doer model. The leader will advance flood risk management, water resources planning, climate resilience, and hydraulic infrastructure, while collaborating with office teams to win work and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Master’s degree in hydrology/hydraulics or water resources preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in California or ability to obtain it within an agreed period.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for GEI’s hydrology and hydraulics practice.
• Lead and review hydrologic, hydraulic, floodplain, reservoir operations, and water resources modeling.
• Build client relationships and pursue strategic opportunities to grow the H&H portfolio.
• Lead or support proposals, scopes of work, and technical approaches for projects.
• Mentor staff and establish best practices across offices and disciplines.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

Leadership

Client engagement

Project management

Water resources modeling

Communication

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HEC-ResSim

GIS

CAD

Job description

GEI Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Hydrology and Hydraulics Practice Leader to guide the California H&H practice and support national projects.

The role blends technical leadership, staff development, client engagement, business development, and project delivery within GEI’s seller-doer model. The leader will advance flood risk management, water resources planning, climate resilience, and hydraulic infrastructure, while collaborating with office teams to win work and ensure high-quality