Experienced Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer in our San Diego, California office. This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to support high-impact stormwater capture, green infrastructure, watershed planning, and NPDES compliance projects throughout Southern California. The selected candidate will contribute to feasibility studies, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, multi-benefit BMP planning and conceptual design, municipal and industrial permit support, and stakeholder coordination for public- and private-sector clients. You will work with experienced engineers, planners, scientists, and GIS/CAD professionals to develop practical, resilient, and community-focused water resources solutions. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering (or closely related discipline) with coursework/emphasis in water resources, stormwater, hydrology/hydraulics.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California preferred, or ability to obtain California licensure by comity/reciprocity when eligible.
At least 5 years (7+ years preferred) of related stormwater, water resources, civil/environmental engineering, or watershed planning experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting stormwater feasibility studies, conceptual design, BMP siting/prioritization, green infrastructure or LID planning, stormwater capture/diversion projects, watershed planning, and/or water quality improvement programs.
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling/design tools such as SWMM/PCSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MODRAT, SBPAT, WMMS/LSPC, or similar platforms.
Strong GIS, data analysis, technical writing, engineering judgment, task coordination, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience preparing feasibility reports, technical memoranda, conceptual design documents, cost estimates, funding-support materials, permit-support documents, and client presentations.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and travel to project sites or client facilities as needed.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, data science/analytics, or a closely related discipline.
Working knowledge of California municipal stormwater programs, MS4/NPDES permit requirements, TMDLs, WQIPs/EWMPs, RAAs, SWPPPs, monitoring plans, and Regional Water Quality Control Board processes.
Experience coordinating with municipalities, county agencies, regulators, transportation agencies, water/wastewater agencies, community organizations, and interdisciplinary teams.
Experience serving as a task lead, deputy project manager, or technical lead, including coordination of deliverables, budgets, schedules, QA/QC reviews, stakeholder input, and junior staff support.
Familiarity with Southern California stormwater funding programs, multi-benefit project prioritization, public engagement, climate resilience planning, and equity-focused water resources planning.

Responsibilities

Support stormwater engineering feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and conceptual designs for stormwater capture and diversion projects, green infrastructure, low impact development (LID), drywells, infiltration systems, diversion-to-sewer concepts, and multi-benefit BMPs.
Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses/modeling for watersheds, urban drainage systems, public rights-of-way, and facility-based stormwater projects using tools such as SWMM/PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, MODRAT, SBPAT, WMMS/LSPC, ArcGIS, and related platforms.
Contribute to watershed planning, water quality improvement planning, Reasonable Assurance Analyses (RAAs), Enhanced Watershed Management Programs (EWMPs), and implementation strategies that integrate water quality, water supply, climate resilience, equity, and community benefits.
Prepare engineering calculations, GIS analyses, technical memoranda, feasibility reports, conceptual design packages, cost estimates, monitoring plans, permit-support materials, and client-ready presentation materials.
Support municipal and industrial NPDES permit compliance, MS4 permit implementation, SWPPP updates, monitoring and reporting programs, TMDL implementation planning, and Regional Water Quality Control Board coordination.
Coordinate with public agencies, watershed groups, regulators, facility owners, community stakeholders, subconsultants, and interdisciplinary project teams to advance technically sound, implementable, and fundable stormwater solutions.
Serve as a task lead or deputy project manager on selected assignments, supporting scope development, schedules, budgets, work planning, QA/QC coordination, junior staff guidance, proposal support, and delivery of high-quality technical work products.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.