Early-Career Water Resources Engineer

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 to join our Seattle, Washington office.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Supporting industrial stormwater permit compliance projects, including preparation and updates to Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), site maps, drainage figures, inspection forms, and best management practice (BMP) tables.
• Conducting field inspections, storm drain and drainage system assessments, stormwater sampling, and site reconnaissance to document facility conditions, pollutant sources, monitoring locations, and stormwater flow paths.
• Coordinating with field staff, laboratories, clients, and project managers to schedule sampling events, prepare field scopes, and communicate project status.
• Installing and configuring field instruments to support stormwater and surface water monitoring studies.
• Managing and summarizing discrete and continuous environmental data.
• Developing and applying hydrologic and hydraulic (H/H) models to support stormwater collection and treatment system design, water resources management, and ecosystem restoration.
• Contributing to the preparation of construction plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates for stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Preparing technical documents, exhibits, figures, maps, tables, and calculation packages to support project deliverables.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering or a similar field. (required)
• Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering, with emphasis in water resources or a closely related discipline. (preferred)
• Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. (preferred)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related experience in environmental engineering, civil engineering, water resources, stormwater compliance, environmental monitoring, or a related field; internship, co-op, academic project, or field experience will be considered. (preferred)
• Ability to obtain P.E. (Professional Engineer) registration in Washington, if applicable, within three years of employment. (preferred)
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, organizational, technical writing, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. (required)
• Interest in industrial stormwater compliance, SWPPP preparation, NPDES permitting, water quality monitoring, BMP implementation, and environmental regulatory support. (required)
• Familiarity with stormwater sampling, field inspections, site mapping, drainage systems, stormwater conveyance, and pollutant source identification. (preferred)
• Familiarity with stormwater management concepts, hydrology, hydraulics, grading, erosion and sediment control, stormwater treatment systems, and Low Impact Development (LID) strategies. (preferred)
• Experience or coursework applying technical software and analytical tools to support stormwater, water resources, and environmental design projects. (preferred)
• Technical experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or hydrodynamic modeling software, such as EPA-SWMM, WWHM, InfoWorks, HSPF, LSPC, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, CE-QUAL-W2, or EFDC. (preferred)
• Technical experience with spatial analysis and design software, such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Google Earth Engine. (preferred)
• Experience with programming, data analytics, and/or information management tools, such as Python, R, SQL, Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools, or statistical software. (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize analytical data, laboratory reports, field forms, chain-of-custody documentation, monitoring results, and regulatory submittals. (required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment by managing multiple assignments, meeting deadlines, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting internal and external clients. (required)
• Willingness to perform regular field work, including stormwater sampling during qualifying storm events, facility inspections, and occasional overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required. Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)