Project Water Resources Engineer/Planner

About the role

GEI is expanding its Sacramento Office and seeks an outstanding, dedicated professional with a background in water resources planning, climate change adaptation planning, conducting climate change analyses, and developing data-centric applications for hydrology, infrastructure resilience, and other planning applications. The successful candidate will lead project tasks with a team of knowledgeable registered civil engineers and flood management professionals, prepare various water resources planning documents, support clients pursuing grant funding opportunities, interpret and synthesize complex water resources modeling results, and collaborate with other team members to ensure design coherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tasks with a team of knowledgeable registered civil engineers and flood management professionals.
• Prepare various water resources planning documents including Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Flood Protection Plans, Implementation Plans, Integrated Regional Water Management Plans, feasibility studies, Drought Contingency Plans, Emergency Action Plans, and others related flood and water conveyance infrastructure.
• Support clients pursuing grant funding opportunities such as USBR Grants, DWR-based grant programs, and others.
• Interpret and synthesize complex water resources modeling results.
• Technical analysis related to flood system evaluation, floodplain-based flood system maintenance and operations, water supply and demand estimates and projections.
• Collaborate with other team members, including structural engineers, and surveyors, to ensure design coherence.
• Aid in preparing proposals to provide professional services and assist in preparing presentations and proposals to clients and regulators.
• Support Project Managers by tracking budgets, client communications, and deliverables.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or water resources related field is required; M.S. is desirable.
• EIT, professional registration is desirable.
• 0-5 years of previous professional experience in water resources planning and experience with civil/geotechnical engineering and consulting.
• Knowledge and familiarity with engineering design processes.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with technical analysis software, CAD, MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, and other computer applications, GIS experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or water resources related field is required; M.S. is desirable.
• EIT, professional registration is desirable.
• 0-5 years of previous professional experience in water resources planning and experience with civil/geotechnical engineering and consulting.
• Knowledge and familiarity with engineering design processes.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with technical analysis software, CAD, MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, and other computer applications, GIS experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Skills

Strong technical skills in water resources planning, climate change adaptation, and data-centric applications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Proficiency in technical analysis software, CAD, MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, and GIS.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more. Well-being program and paid parental leave. Commuter benefits. Hybrid work schedules and cell phone stipends. GEI University (GEIU) with continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement. Connecting conversation program with a focus on professional development and opportunities for advancement. Support and financial rewards for publication awards, professional dues, and professional licenses. Paid holidays and generous paid time off program. Rewards and recognition. GEI-Funded profit sharing and 401(k).

Pay

Pay Range For This Position: $82,000.00 – $112,000.00/year

Schedule

Hybrid work schedules.