Water Resources Project Lead — SGMA & Groundwater

EKI Environment & Water Inc; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) profit-sharing

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager in California to lead projects from planning through feasibility analyses, design, implementation, and completion for SGMA and related water resources programs. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, prepare technical reports, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure quality deliverables.

A Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology/Geology or related field is required, with 2+ years of project management and 5+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum five years as hydrogeologist for water resources projects; two years of project management
• Knowledge of Groundwater Sustainability Plans and data visualization; CA regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SGMA implementation for a groundwater basin across multiple agencies
• Oversee model development, water balances, and project management actions
• Prepare technical memorandums, GSPs, annual reports, and evaluations
• Serve as primary client contact; lead meetings with external parties
• Plan, organize, and manage staff to deliver high-quality work on time and budget
• Prepare presentations translating complex concepts for broad audiences
• Manage schedules, budgets, invoices, and progress reports
• Provide QA/QC on project deliverables

Skills

Project management

Hydrology

Geology

ArcGIS

Technical writing

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology/Geology/Earth Sciences/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

EKI Environment & Water, Inc is seeking a Water Resources Project Manager in California to lead projects from planning through feasibility analyses, design, implementation, and completion for SGMA and related water resources programs. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, prepare technical reports, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure quality deliverables.

A Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology/Geology or related field is required, with 2+ years of project management and 5+ years