Senior / Project Civil Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants; California, Costa Mesa (MO, CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior/Project Civil Engineer, where you will lead innovative projects in urban stormwater management and civil infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex challenges, including flood mitigation and green infrastructure design, in a collaborative environment. With a commitment to professional growth, you will engage in impactful work that contributes to sustainable solutions for communities. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference, this position provides the perfect platform for your expertise and ambition.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil engineering or related fields.
• Expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design.
• Experience with regulatory permitting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams on complex engineering projects.
• Perform detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies and analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and oversee CAD design.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic studies

Green infrastructure solutions

Civil and water resources infrastructure projects

CAD design and drafting

GIS preparation

Field investigations

Client interaction and project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering

Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering

Professional registration (P.E., P.G.)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

WSPG

HydroCalc

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior / Project Civil Engineer

Primary Location

US-CA-Los Angeles

ID

2025-3312

Category

Water Resources

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-CA-Los Angeles

Additional Location

US-CA-Costa Mesa

Additional Location

US-CA-Long Beach

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior/Project Civil Engineer in Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, or Long Beach, California. In this role, you will work on complex projects involving innovative urban stormwater and natural surface water management systems, green infrastructure and Low Impact Development design and planning studies, large-scale stormwater capture systems, flood mitigation and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis than can include dam breach studies, floodplain mapping, stream restoration, surface water, watershed, and stormwater runoff monitoring and modeling, industrial and construction site NPDES permitting support and inspections, and Clean Water Act regulatory support. Familiarity and/or work experience in geotechnical engineering and mechanical/process engineering also applicable.

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. Our clients ask us to address their new ventures and most challenging problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. 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

Direct and support multi-disciplinary project teams;
• Perform and oversee detailed hydrologic and hydraulic studies;
• Develop innovative green infrastructure solutions for the urban environment;
• Direct design, regulatory permitting and compliance, and construction support of general civil and water resources infrastructure projects (e.g., stormwater BMPs, grading and drainage, wet utilities, roads, etc.);
• Direct hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, analysis, and calculations;
• Prepare technical reports (e.g., preliminary/basis of design reports, drainage studies, feasibility studies, etc.);
• Oversee CAD design and drafting of design/construction documents;
• Direct the preparation of exhibits and figures using GIS;
• Direct construction administration, support, oversight, and management;
• Conduct field investigations and construction support services;
• Develop construction documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications;
• Prepare erosion and sediment control designs;
• Interact with client representatives; conduct client briefings and manage project financials;
• Develop and support new business pursuits in response to client and team requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for qualifications (RFQs),
• Task and project-level responsibilities include scoping, performing, managing and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
• 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 presentation at prominent industry conferences.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering or natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G. CPESC, CPSWG). E.I.T. required, P.E. preferred.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years (8+ years preferred) of professional, research or related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with modeling and design and modeling software tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, WSPG, HydroCalc, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and/or ArcGIS preferred.
• Experience performing feasibility assessments or studies for civil infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience developing and submitting civil design plans for permit preferred.
• Experience with construction and compliance inspections, management, administration, and/or oversight tasks preferred,
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel. (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: $100,225/year / Maximum Salary: $182,390/year (Los Angeles, Long Beach)
• Minimum Salary: $95,865/year / Maximum Salary: $174,470/year (Costa Mesa)

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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