Experienced Civil / Water Resources Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec is seeking an experienced civil and water resources design engineer for its Walnut Creek or Oakland, California, office. The role supports the firm’s water resources, green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), and urban stormwater practice, including planning and design for complex municipal and public-sector projects. Work may involve GSI, low impact development (LID), urban drainage, stormwater quality improvements, creek restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, construction documents, and project delivery from concept through final design and implementation. The engineer develops and reviews design documents, performs analyses, supports regulatory compliance, conducts field investigations, coordinates with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and manages assigned project work. Construction-phase support includes reviewing RFIs, submittals, and design change notifications and attending progress meetings. Field work and travel to project sites may be required. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural-resource, and civil-infrastructure projects. The company describes its compensation and benefits as competitive and offers programs to support employee and family well-being. The position’s stated base salary range is $117,365 to $152,575 per year for Oakland and Walnut Creek; actual compensation depends on education, experience, skill set, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a closely related field.
At least 7 years of experience in civil engineering, water resources engineering, municipal stormwater, drainage, GSI, or related infrastructure design, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, collaborate across disciplines, and meet project deadlines.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or a closely related field.
Professional registration such as P.E., CPESC, or CPSWQ, or ability to obtain it within a reasonable timeframe.
Hands-on design experience with GSI, LID, drainage improvements, stormwater treatment systems, creek restoration, or similar water resources projects.
Experience preparing civil design packages from concept through final PS&E, including plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, and design documentation.
Experience applying hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to urban drainage, storm drain sizing, flood assessments, and infiltration or detention systems.
Working proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar civil design software for grading, profiles, surfaces, pipe networks, details, and construction plans.
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and GIS tools such as EPA-SWMM, HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and/or ArcGIS.
Working knowledge of California stormwater regulations, including NPDES permitting and MRP requirements.
Project and task management skills, including scope, budget, schedule, QA/QC, and client coordination.

Responsibilities

Develop civil and water resources engineering plans, profiles, details, specifications, estimates, calculations, and design documentation for municipal stormwater, drainage, GSI, LID, and related projects.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, storm drain evaluations, and stormwater infrastructure sizing.
Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, engineer’s estimates, and other design deliverables from conceptual through final design.
Prepare and review construction-phase RFIs, submittals, and design change notifications, and attend construction progress meetings.
Support stormwater regulatory compliance related to NPDES permits, MRP, and CGP.
Conduct field investigations and collect data on existing drainage infrastructure, site conditions, utilities, infiltration conditions, and design feasibility.
Coordinate civil design with clients, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, landscape architects, utility owners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Manage scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and QA/QC for multiple concurrent assignments.
Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.