Project/Civil Engineer

Job Juncture; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture in Oakland, CA seeks a Project/Civil Engineer with 3–8 years in water resources to lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk reduction, and resilient infrastructure development. Responsibilities include working on stormwater systems, CIP planning, and climate resilience studies for public agencies across California.

The role emphasizes GIS-driven analysis, field investigations, and client coordination with senior engineers and project managers to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• California PE with a Bachelors in Civil Engineering and 3+ years in water resources.
• Experience with hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and flood analysis.
• Proficiency in 1D/2D hydraulic modeling and FEMA study support.
• Strong writing and communication for technical memoranda and reports.

Responsibilities

• Build, calibrate, validate, and maintain hydrology/hydraulic models.
• Conduct flood risk and drainage capacity analyses for public agencies.
• Develop CIP recommendations and design alternatives.
• Manage GIS databases and map products for studies.
• Assist with drainage master plans, FEMA studies, and climate resilience assessments.
• Coordinate field investigations with clients and agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, exhibits, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with senior staff to deliver engineering solutions.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Hydrologic modeling

Cal/PE

Technical writing

Project collaboration

Geospatial data

Education

PE License (CA)

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

XP-SWMM

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

TUFLOW

MIKE

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Growing Civil Design firm in Oakland, CA has a need for a Project/Civil Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Flood & Drainage team. This position is ideal for an engineer with 3 to 8 years of water resources experience who is passionate about hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk reduction, and development of resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will support and lead technical studies involving stormwater systems, flood control facilities, drainage master plans, pump stations, floodplain analyses, and watershed management projects for public agencies throughout California. Working alongside senior engineers and project managers, you will develop engineering solutions using advanced modeling tools, GIS technology, and data-driven analysis to address complex flooding, drainage, and climate resilience challenges.

• Build, calibrate, validate, and maintain engineering models using historical rainfall, flow monitoring, and field data.
• Perform flood risk, drainage capacity, and infrastructure deficiency analyses.
• Evaluate alternatives and develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations.
• Develop and manage GIS databases and map products to support engineering studies.
• Support preparation of drainage master plans, FEMA flood studies, and climate resilience assessments.
• Assist with pump station, channel, culvert, detention basin, and storm drain improvement projects.
• Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, exhibits, and client presentations.
• Conduct field investigations and coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Support preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.

Qualifications:

Qualifications & Skills

• California Professional Engineer (PE) with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and 3+ years of experience in water resources engineering.
• Experienced in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, TUFLOW, and MIKE software.
• Proven expertise in 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, model calibration, floodplain mapping, FEMA studies, pump station analysis, and drainage master planning.
• Skilled in ArcGIS Pro, geospatial data management, and the application of data-driven solutions for water resources and stormwater projects.
• Experience supporting sea level rise assessments, climate resilience initiatives, and capital improvement planning.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills with the ability to effectively present complex engineering and modeling results.
• Collaborative team player with experience mentoring junior staff, supporting project delivery, and developing high-quality engineering solutions.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Regional firm about 30 years in business with over 200 employees. Most of the employees are long tenured and many have been there for over 20 years.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 140000

Currency Type : USD