Water Resources Engineer - 136414

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university health system in San Diego seeks a Water Resources Engineer to lead the application of engineering principles in the development and evaluation of Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations. The role requires expertise in numerical modeling, strong analytical skills, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively on project sites, ensuring the implementation of water resource strategies. Competitive salary between $88,000 and $98,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full range of engineering design work.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering efforts in water resources.
• Develop numerical models for reservoirs.
• Communicate results through presentations.

Skills

Engineering principles and methods

Analytical and judgment skills

Effective communication skills

Collaboration

Numerical modeling

Python coding

Tools

HEC-ResSim

HEC-RAS

HEC-WAT

HEC-DSSVue

Job description

Overview

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Description

Under the direction of a Principal Engineer, the incumbent will act as the lead project engineer to apply water resources engineering principles for the development and evaluation of Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) at project sites and the development of decision support tools to assist in the implementation of FIRO. Applies extensive experience and knowledge of numerical modeling and analysis of reservoirs and managed river systems, thorough knowledge of computer coding, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering efforts in water resources to support FIRO development and implementation at project sites.
• Develop and evaluate numerical models and analysis for reservoir and managed river systems.
• Develop decision support tools to aid FIRO implementation.
• Communicate results effectively through written and verbal presentations.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and experience with engineering principles and methods to independently perform the full range of engineering professional design work.
• Thorough knowledge necessary to apply principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making abilities to prioritize competing work assignments in order to meet deadlines and adhere to quality standards.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills to independently conduct analyses and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with water resources engineering principles and methods to independently perform a full range of professional water resources engineering studies and evaluations.
• Thorough knowledge of the development and evaluation of reservoir operations through numerical modeling and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering computer software and numerical models, especially models developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers such as HEC-ResSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-WAT, and HEC-DSSVue.
• Experienced with computer coding in Python and other languages for the analysis of data and the development of hydrologic simulation models.
• Practical knowledge of hydrometeorology with an emphasis on the Western U.S.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Pay and Work Details

• Payroll Title: RSCH AND DEV ENGR 3 TX
• Department: CLIMATE/ATMOS SCI/PHY OCEANOG
• Hiring Pay Scale: $88,000 - $98,000 / Year
• Worksite: SIO
• Appointment Type: Career
• Appointment Percent: 100%
• Union: TX Contract
• Total Openings: 1
• Work Schedule: 8 hrs/day
• Filing Deadline: Thu 9/18/2025

EEO and Additional Information

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Job Functions & Industry

• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education