GEI Consultants

Senior Water Resources Planner

GEI Consultants$90K — $135K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
  • Expert knowledge in hydrology and hydraulics for water resources
  • Strong technical analysis skills including hydrological modeling
  • Proficient in computer programming with scripting capabilities
  • Valid California driver's license
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute technical projects related to water resources management
  • Conduct hydrology and hydraulic analysis for safety and supply
  • Prepare detailed reports and technical memoranda
  • Represent clients on project teams with consultants and agencies
  • Support portfolio expansion in Southern California for municipal clients

Benefits

  • Opportunities to expand technical skills and experience
  • Work on diverse projects in water resources planning
  • Collaboration with skilled peer teams
  • Ability to influence the direction of water resource management
  • Flexible work environment with potential for remote collaboration
Full Job Description
Description

Your role at GEI.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

  • Execute technical projects and assignments in coordination with project managers and support staff. A sample of our current projects includes water resources management project management, water supply alternatives analysis, regulatory compliance reporting, project feasibility studies and flood management planning;
  • Conduct technical hydrology and hydraulic analysis for dam safety, water supply and flood protection, review hydrology studies, reservoir operations and riverine hydraulic studies;
  • Prepare detailed written memoranda and reports on technical assignments and present technical information to peers and clients;
  • Represent client interests on project teams with other consultants and agency personnel.
  • Support the expansion of GEI's Southern California portfolio of work including municipal and private clients, in various aspects of water resources planning, management and regulatory compliance.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of experience demonstrating skills mentioned above;
  • Knowledge and experience with hydrology (reservoir watershed runoff); hydraulics of rivers and reservoir operations; statewide water supply infrastructure, conveyance, allocation systems; and local, regional and statewide water resources planning requirements;
  • Strong technical analysis skills, including ability to develop hydrologic models, and develop and interpret hydrologic data;
  • Computer programming expertise; experience developing computer scripts and programs to perform analysis and execute complex, time consuming, or repetitive tasks; experience with python, or java programming a plus;
  • Valid California driver's license;
  • Excellent communication skills; clear and effective technical writing and presentation development; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, project teams, and clients; ability to successfully formulate and execute technical assignments with minimal oversight and direction; desire to acquire and apply new skills and techniques with application to project assignments.

Desired Experience:
  • Eng/ B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering or water resources related field.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functional Demands:

X

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Other

Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row)

Physical Activity Requirements

Occasional

(0-35% of day)

Frequent

(33-66% of day)

Continuous

(67-100% of day)

Not Applicable

Sitting

6-8 hours

Standing

0-1 hour

Walking

0-1 hour

Climbing

X

Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)

0-10 pounds

Carrying objects

0-1 hour

Push/pull

X

Twisting

0-1 hour

Bending

0-1 hour

Reaching forward

0-1 hour

Reaching overhead

0-1 hour

Squat/kneel/crawl

X

Wrist position deviation

3-5 hours

Pinching/fine motor skills

1-2 hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion

6-8 hours

Taste or smell (taste=never)

0-1 hour

Talk or hear

6-8 hours

Accurate 20/40

Very Accurate 20/20

Not Applicable

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Yes

No

Not Applicable

Color Discrimination

X

Sensory Requirements

Minimal

Moderate

Accurate

Not Applicable

Depth perception

X

Hearing

X

Environment Requirements

Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

Reasonably Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Blood borne pathogens

X

Chemical

X

Airborne communicable diseases

X

Extreme temperatures

X

Radiation

X

Uneven surfaces or elevations

X

Extreme noise levels

X

Dust/particulate matter

X

Other (exposure risks):

Usual workday hours :

X

8

10

12

Other work hours

About GEI Consultants

GEI Consultants is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm based in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1970 and has since grown to become a trusted partner for clients across a wide range of industries. GEI Consultants offers a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions that help clients achieve their goals while minimizing their impact on the environment.
Learn more about GEI Consultants
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1970

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