Water Resources Engineer - Green Infrastructure Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Oakland or Walnut Creek, CA, seeks a Water Resources Engineer or Scientist to work on municipal and public-sector projects involving green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), LID, and urban drainage, from planning through design. Responsibilities include hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, drawings, specifications, and permit support.

The role requires experience in civil/water resources, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to travel to client facilities or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field (required)
• Advanced degree preferred
• Professional registration (P.E., P.G., CPESC, CPSWQ) or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe (preferred)
• At least 5 years of experience in civil engineering, water resources, municipal stormwater, green infrastructure, or environmental consulting (required)
• Experience designing or managing green stormwater infrastructure, LID, drainage improvements, or urban greening projects (preferred)
• Knowledge of California stormwater regulations, NPDES/MRP, and related plans (preferred)
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills (required)
• Travel to client facilities or project sites as needed (required)

Responsibilities

• Develop civil and water resources engineering plans, specifications, estimates, technical memoranda, and basis-of-design documentation for municipal stormwater, drainage, GSI, LID, and resiliency projects.
• Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, storm drain capacity evaluations, and drainage condition assessments.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, schedules, and design deliverables at various milestones.
• Support NPDES permit implementation, MRP compliance, and review packages for municipal clients.
• Conduct field investigations related to drainage facilities, ADA compliance, utility conflicts, GSI performance, and retrofit feasibility.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders for project execution and permitting.
• Manage task- and project-level scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, QA/QC, and RFI/submittal documentation.
• Assist with feasibility studies and grant-funded stormwater quality improvement projects; develop conceptual designs and funding materials.
• Assist with construction management, SWPPP monitoring, HSE planning, vendor coordination, and long-term performance monitoring.
• Travel as needed to client sites and project locations.

Skills

Hydrologic analysis

Hydraulic analysis

Stormwater infrastructure design

Technical writing

Project management

Communication

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD/EPA-SWMM/HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Advanced degree in civil/environmental engineering

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

Tools

HydroCAD

EPA-SWMM

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants in Oakland or Walnut Creek, CA, seeks a Water Resources Engineer or Scientist to work on municipal and public-sector projects involving green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), LID, and urban drainage, from planning through design. Responsibilities include hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, drawings, specifications, and permit support.

The role requires experience in civil/water resources, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to travel to client facilities or