Senior Water Resources Engineer

Senior Water Resources Engineer / Hydrologist

Position Summary: ENGEO is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Water Resources Engineer / Hydrologist who is passionate about solving complex hydrology and water resources challenges while helping grow our practice. The ideal candidate is an experienced technical and project leader who enjoys working on dynamic, multidisciplinary projects and can lead projects from technical scoping through delivery, develop and strengthen client relationships, and identify new business opportunities.

At ENGEO, we foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and a can-do spirit. We are looking for someone who embraces that mindset while providing technical leadership, mentoring developing professionals, and helping shape the continued growth of our water resources practice.

Location: San Ramon, CA. Other office locations, such as Oakland or Santa Clara, may be approved, depending on seniority and level of mentorship needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead water resources projects and technical assignments, including development of scopes, budgets, schedules, technical approaches, and project deliverables.
• Spearhead business development efforts, including client engagement, pursuits, proposals, scope development, change orders, and fee estimates for new and existing clients.
• Develop relationships with other project stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide guidance to project teams, reviewing technical work products, and mentoring junior and mid-level staff.
• Perform and oversee surface water hydrology and hydraulic analyses, sediment transport analyses, and groundwater flow analyses.
• Lead and review the design of flood detention and water quality facilities, open channels and stormwater conveyance systems, storm drain outfalls, scour protection measures, creek and riverbank improvements, and groundwater wells.
• Direct and oversee water resources-related field studies, including weather station installation, stream flow gauging, water quality sampling, creek condition assessments, and site inspections.
• Collaborate with ENGEO's geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, and geologists on multidisciplinary projects involving levee design and seepage analyses, contaminant plume transport studies, infiltration/percolation testing, and other areas intersecting with water resources.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. (preferred) degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, and hydraulics
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex water resources projects and technical teams.
• Strong technical experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MODFLOW, GIS, and AutoCAD, as applicable to project needs.
• Strong understanding of local, California, and federal environmental regulatory frameworks and permitting requirements related to water resources.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and project development phases.
• Demonstrated client management experience, including development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and proposals.
• Experience contributing to business development and developing or expanding client relationships.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and provide technical direction to junior and mid-level professionals.

Benefits: Our most important asset is our employees. The health and well-being of our employees and their families are our top priority. We provide a comprehensive benefit package for individuals and families, including:

• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Medical Leave
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA/HSA) for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan employer contributions
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Club Membership Reimbursement

Compensation Description: Approximately $135,000 - $175,000 annually, depending on experience level, skill set, and other considerations.

Who We Are: ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you will receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.

What We Do: Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, New Zealand, Guam, and Australia. We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.