Senior or Principal Water Resources Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants•Acton, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Senior or Principal Water Resources Engineer for its Northeast Operations in Acton or Hamilton, Massachusetts. The role offers onsite or hybrid work options and involves working on and leading complex projects related to urban stormwater management and natural surface water systems. Projects may include sustainable green infrastructure planning, urban stormwater infrastructure design, flood mitigation, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and floodplain mapping, stream restoration, surface water and watershed work, stormwater runoff monitoring and modeling, industrial and construction site NPDES permitting support and inspections, and Clean Water Act regulatory support. The engineer will support and manage municipal storm sewer compliance, watershed planning, stormwater best management practice design, sediment assessment and remediation, and environmental permitting projects. The role also includes technical analyses and reporting, permit applications, proposal preparation, project delivery, business development, mentoring, and professional visibility through publications and industry conferences. Driving to client and project locations is required as needed, along with regular field work, conference attendance, and overnight travel. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients on environmental, natural resource, and civil infrastructure challenges. The company describes its work environment as supportive of individual career development and offers competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs. The position's stated annual base salary range is $134,970 to $218,560 for Acton and Hamilton, Massachusetts; actual compensation depends on education, experience, skill set, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources, or a closely related field.
Professional registration, such as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
At least 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrable experience in lead generation, proposal preparation, and business development.
Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Regular field work, conference attendance, and overnight travel.
Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a related field.
10 or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
Experience with modeling and design software such as EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Support projects involving municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) compliance, watershed planning, stormwater best management practice design, sediment assessment and remediation, and environmental permitting.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
Design stormwater best management practices.
Prepare technical reports.
Prepare local, state, and federal permit submittals related to surface water and land use regulations.
Prepare proposals for new assignments.
Provide litigation support, including support related to Clean Water Act compliance.
Scope, perform, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent project assignments at the task and project levels.
Contribute to lead generation, business development, and staff development and mentoring.
Promote the firm's reputation through publishing and visibility at industry conferences.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project and office sites and other business locations as needed.
Perform regular field work, attend conferences, and travel overnight.