Water Resources Engineer

TYG; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Profit sharing/401(k)

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Student loan support

Wellness benefits

Job summary

TYG, a Bay Area civil engineering firm, seeks a Water Resources Engineer in Pleasanton with a CA-licensed PE and 4–8 years of water resources experience. You will contribute to storm drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and flood control across land development and public infrastructure projects.

Your role includes hydraulic modeling, drainage studies, reports, and coordination with clients and agencies, with room to grow toward senior responsibilities.

Qualifications

• California-licensed PE required.
• 4–8 years of civil engineering experience in water resources.
• Background in storm drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and flood control.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Design storm drain systems and hydraulics (open/closed channels).
• Perform surface hydrology analyses and rainfall-runoff studies.
• Develop 1D/2D hydraulic models and flood control analyses.
• Prepare master drainage plans and drainage/flood control designs.
• Produce technical reports, calculations, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Storm drainage

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Licensed CA PE

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Excel

Word

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

XPStorm

Innovyze

WaterCAD

Job description

Location: Pleasanton & Sacramento, California

I’m working with a well-established civil engineering firm in the Bay Area that is looking to add a Water Resources Engineer to its Pleasanton team.

This is an opportunity for a California-licensed PE with 4–8 years of experience in water resources, particularly someone with a background in storm drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, and flood control.

You’ll work across a mix of land development and public infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility across technical design, hydraulic modelling, drainage studies, and project coordination.

What you’ll be working on:

• Storm drain system design and open/closed-channel hydraulics
• Surface hydrology and rainfall-runoff analysis
• 1D/2D hydraulic modelling and flood control
• Master drainage plans and stormwater management
• Technical reports, calculations, and design documentation
• Drainage and flood control design for private developments and public infrastructure
• Coordination with clients, public agencies, and internal project teams

What they’re looking for:

• 4–7 years of relevant civil engineering experience
• Strong experience in hydrology, hydraulics, storm drainage, or flood control
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, Excel, and Word
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, XPStorm, Innovyze, WaterCAD, or similar software
• Strong technical communication and writing skills
• Experience with land development drainage and/or public infrastructure is highly desirable

The role offers the chance to work alongside experienced engineers, broaden your technical exposure, and take on increasing responsibility as you progress toward a senior-level position.

The package includes competitive compensation, bonus potential, profit sharing/401(k), medical, dental and vision coverage, tuition assistance, student loan support, and additional wellness benefits.