Water Resources Engineer

MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) profit sharing

Student loan paydown

Tuition assistance

Medical, vision, dental plans

Wellness Reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Annual events

Job summary

MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in Pleasanton, CA, with 3–7 years of hands-on experience in storm drainage, surface hydrology, and hydraulics. You will contribute to land development and public infrastructure projects while growing technical expertise toward a senior role.

Candidates must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET) and be a licensed PE in California, with the right to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of civil engineering experience focusing on storm drainage and hydrology/hydraulics in California.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Word and Excel.
• Experience with Army Corps HEC models (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS), SWMM, XPStorm, Innovyze, and/or WaterCAD.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and take on increasing responsibility.
• Experience in land development drainage design and public infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design storm drain systems, open-channel/closed-conduit hydraulics, and surface hydrology solutions.
• Assist with master drainage plans, flood studies, and stormwater management designs.
• Perform rainfall–runoff simulations and 1‑D/2‑D hydraulic modeling.
• Support drainage and flood control design for both private developments and public infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and public agencies to ensure accurate, efficient project delivery.
• Project management and design of Land Development and Public Infrastructure projects.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Word

Excel

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

XPStorm

Innovyze

WaterCAD

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Land development drainage

Public infrastructure design

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in CA

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

XPStorm

Innovyze

WaterCAD

Job description

As a Water Resources Engineer at MacKay & Somps, you’ll apply your technical skills to challenging and rewarding storm drainage, flood control, and water resource projects. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining exposure to both land development and public infrastructure in California Bay Area and beyond. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your hydrology/hydraulics expertise while expanding your skills in design, modeling, and project coordination.

Depending on your experience level, you may work independently or train under the supervision of highly experienced hydrologists. In addition to hydrology and hydraulics, you will also get experience in a wide range of Civil projects including utility infrastructure projects and public and private development.

MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Pleasanton, CA office. This position is ideal for engineers with 3–7 years of hands‑on experience in storm drain system design, surface hydrology, and hydraulics who are looking to deepen their technical expertise and grow toward a senior‑level role.

Candidates must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field) from an ABET-accredited university and be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities may include:

• Designing storm drain systems, open-channel/closed-conduit hydraulics, and surface hydrology solutions
• Assisting with master drainage plans, flood studies, and stormwater management designs
• Performing rainfall–runoff simulations and 1‑D/2‑D hydraulic modeling
• Supporting drainage and flood control design for both private developments and public infrastructure projects
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, and supporting documentation
• Coordinating with internal teams, clients, and public agencies to ensure accurate, efficient project delivery
• Project management and design of Land Development and Public Infrastructure projects

We are looking for candidates with:

• 3–7 years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on storm drainage, flood control, and hydrology/hydraulics in California
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Experience with Army Corps HEC models (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS), SWMM, XPStorm, Innovyze, and/or WaterCAD
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• An eagerness to learn, collaborate, and take on increasing responsibility over time
• Experience in land development drainage design and public infrastructure projects is highly desirable

We value candidates that fit with our culture of strong work ethic and team camaraderie. Highly proficient engineers with proven experience who thrive in a team-oriented, client driven work environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

For a complete listing of all our openings, please visit our careers webpage: https://msce.com/careers/

No recruiters please.

About MacKay & Somps

Few engineering firms match our track record in California. We are one of the largest and most successful privately held civil engineering firms in NorCal, with offices in Pleasanton (SF Bay Area) and Roseville (Sacramento Valley). Consistently listed in the top 500 design firms in the US by the ENR as we successfully integrate engineering, planning, and surveying expertise to get projects built efficiently and cost effectively. Founded in 1953, MacKay & Somps helped drive growth in Northern California after World War II and we continue that same energy today. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide services from entitlements through construction.

MacKay & Somps is an equal opportunity employer.

MacKay & Somps’ goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of employees. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to personnel matters.

MacKay & Somps offers an excellent compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Competitive salary,
• Profit sharing trust/401(k) plan,
• Student Loan Paydown program and tuition assistance,
• Excellent medical, vision, and dental plans with Company contributions to a health savings account,
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• and more!

MacKay & Somps also offers flexible work schedules and an active, high energy work environment with periodic Friday barbeques/lunch gatherings. The company hosts a holiday lunch and an annual companywide dinner party along with other social activities throughout the year.

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