Senior Water Resources Engineer - Lead Hydrology & Projects

Engeo, Inc.; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Medical Leave

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

FSA/HSA for Medical and Dependent Care

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Club Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

ENGEO is seeking an experienced water resources/hydrology professional to lead projects, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff in San Ramon, CA. The role emphasizes solving complex hydrology challenges within multidisciplinary teams and growing ENGEO’s water resources practice.

The candidate will oversee surface water analyses, design detention facilities, perform field studies, and contribute to proposals and scopes.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• 7 to 15+ years of related work experience.
• Licensed PE in California.
• Proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MODFLOW, GIS, and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of California and federal environmental regulations.
• Experience with client service, project scoping, and business development.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface water hydrology, hydraulic, sediment transport, and groundwater analyses.
• Design flood detention and water quality facilities and related systems.
• Prepare concept-level figures, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare SWPPP and SWMP for sites across California.
• Conduct field studies and site inspections related to water resources.
• Prepare reports, memos, proposals, and change orders.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and agencies.
• Support business development: proposals, scopes, and fee estimates.
• Develop client relationships and identify project opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, environmental engineers, and geologists on cross-disciplinary projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Client service

Project scoping

Business development

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering (ABET‑accredited)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

MODFLOW

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

ENGEO is seeking an experienced water resources/hydrology professional to lead projects, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff in San Ramon, CA. The role emphasizes solving complex hydrology challenges within multidisciplinary teams and growing ENGEO’s water resources practice.

The candidate will oversee surface water analyses, design detention facilities, perform field studies, and contribute to proposals and scopes.