Early-Career Water Resources Engineer or Scientist

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in our Los Angeles, Costa Mesa or San Diego, California offices. The position will have the opportunity to work on complex projects involving innovative water resource planning and urban stormwater management, including water supply and demand planning; watershed and stormwater runoff modeling/management analyses; sustainable green stormwater infrastructure engineering and design; hydrologic/hydraulic analysis; industrial and construction NPDES permitting support and inspections; and Clean Water Act regulatory support for municipal and private clients, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.  This position may be at the staff or senior staff level, depending on an individual's education and relevant experience. 

 

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.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Watershed modeling, planning, and implementation;
• Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analysis and modeling;
• Water resources systems analysis, including water supply;
• Planning, review, and design of Stormwater Best Management Practices;
• Spatial analysis and database management;
• Literature review and synthesis;
• Technical document preparation, including technical writing and creation of exhibits and maps; and
• Stormwater management, compliance, and permitting.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science or closely related field with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering or natural resources science or closely related field with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
• Ability to work towards professional licensure. (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred) (This position could be at the staff or senior staff organization level, depending on an individual's education and related experience.)
• Prior internship experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn on the job. (required)
• Experience with stormwater sampling and/or CGP or IGP Compliance. (preferred)
• Experience with modeling and design software tools such as EPA-SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, WSPG, and ArcGIS. (preferred)
• Experience with CAD and/or GIS software. (preferred)
• Experience with land development, permitting, or municipal project implementation. (preferred)
• Experience with water resources planning and design. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum: $26.25/hourly / Maximum: $32.00/hourly or Minimum: $66,560/yearly / Maximum: $99,700/yearly (Costa Mesa, San Diego)
• Minimum: $27.45/hourly / Maximum: $32.00/hourly or Minimum: $66,560/yearly / Maximum: $104,230/yearly (Los Angeles) 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

 

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