Project Engineer

Wood Rodgers•Oakland, CA

2d•$48 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Rodgers is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join its Water Resources/Flood & Drainage team in Oakland, California. The role is intended for an engineer with 5 to 8 years of water resources experience and focuses on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk reduction, and resilient infrastructure. The engineer will support and lead technical studies for public agencies involving stormwater systems, flood control facilities, drainage master plans, pump stations, floodplain analyses, and watershed management. Working with senior engineers and project managers, the Project Engineer will develop engineering solutions using modeling tools, GIS technology, and data-driven analysis to address flooding, drainage, and climate resilience challenges. This is a staffed, hourly, non-exempt, full-time position.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in water resources engineering.
Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, XP-SWMM, TUFLOW, and MIKE software.
Expertise in 1D/2D hydraulic modeling, model calibration, floodplain mapping, FEMA studies, pump station analysis, and drainage master planning.
Skill in ArcGIS Pro and geospatial data management.
Experience applying data-driven solutions to water resources and stormwater projects.
Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills, including the ability to present complex engineering and modeling results effectively.
Collaborative team skills and experience supporting project delivery and developing high-quality engineering solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting sea level rise assessments, climate resilience initiatives, and capital improvement planning.
Experience mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for storm drain, watershed, floodplain, pump station, and flood control projects.
Build, calibrate, validate, and maintain engineering models using historical rainfall, flow monitoring, and field data.
Perform flood risk, drainage capacity, and infrastructure deficiency analyses.
Evaluate alternatives and develop Capital Improvement Program (CIP) recommendations.
Develop and manage GIS databases and map products for engineering studies.
Support preparation of drainage master plans, FEMA flood studies, and climate resilience assessments.
Assist with pump station, channel, culvert, detention basin, and storm drain improvement projects.
Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, exhibits, and client presentations.
Conduct field investigations and coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
Support preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents.
Mentor junior staff and support project delivery.