Geosyntec Consultants

Experienced Water Resources / Stormwater Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants • $97K — $145K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on water resources or stormwater (required)
  • 5-7 years of experience in stormwater, water resources, or civil/environmental engineering (required)
  • Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools like SWMM/PCSWMM and HEC-RAS (required)
  • Knowledge of California's municipal stormwater programs and NPDES permit requirements (preferred)
  • Strong GIS, data analysis, and technical writing skills (required)
  • Experience in project management and coordination (preferred)
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record (required)

Responsibilities

  • Support feasibility studies and conceptual designs for stormwater capture and green infrastructure projects.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for urban drainage systems and stormwater projects.
  • Contribute to watershed planning and water quality improvement strategies.
  • Prepare technical documents, feasibility reports, and client presentations.
  • Assist with NPDES permit compliance and monitoring programs.
  • Coordinate with public agencies and stakeholders to develop stormwater solutions.
  • Serve as task lead or deputy project manager on selected assignments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time off.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
  • Life and disability insurance.
Full Job Description
Overview

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.

Essential Duties and 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.
  • Drivepersonal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering (or closely related discipline) with coursework/emphasis in water resources, stormwater, hydrology/hydraulics. (required)
  • Master's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources, data science/analytics, or a closely related discipline. (preferred)
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification; Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California preferred, or ability to obtain California licensure by comity/reciprocity when eligible.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • 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. (required)
  • 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. (required)
  • Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling/design tools such as SWMM/PCSWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MODRAT, SBPAT, WMMS/LSPC, or similar platforms. (required)
  • 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. (preferred)
  • 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. (required)
  • Experience preparing feasibility reports, technical memoranda, conceptual design documents, cost estimates, funding-support materials, permit-support documents, and client presentations. (required)
  • Experience coordinating with municipalities, county agencies, regulators, transportation agencies, water/wastewater agencies, community organizations, and interdisciplinary teams. (preferred)
  • 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. (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Southern California stormwater funding programs, multi-benefit project prioritization, public engagement, climate resilience planning, and equity-focused water resources planning. (preferred)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and travel to project sites or client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
  • Valid U.S. driver27s 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 Geosyntec27s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

  • Minimum Salary: $97,255/year / Maximum Salary: $145,940/year (San Diego, CA)

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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About Geosyntec Consultants

Geosyntec Consultants is an environmental consulting and engineering firm founded in 1983. The company provides consulting, engineering, and project management services to clients in the environmental, energy, and infrastructure markets. Geosyntec has more than 80 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company's services include environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, water resources management, and waste management. Geosyntec has worked on projects for clients in the oil and gas, mining, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Learn more about Geosyntec Consultants
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$180 million

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