Water Resources Project Manager

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage the development of project deliverables to ensure timely delivery, technical quality, and within budget
• Oversee development and/or implementation of hydrogeologic conceptual models, water balances, numerical models, well siting, and groundwater recharge studies
• Interpret technical analysis results and form conclusions
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
• Prepare well-written technical memorandums or reports and studies, including groundwater sustainability plans, water supply assessments, urban water management plans and/or water supply strategies, integrated plans, water transfers, and water conservation programs
• Prepare effective presentations that communicate complex technical problems in an effective and efficient manner to a broad audience
• Cook up and facilitate meetings with the client and external parties
• Maintain project schedules and budgets, and prepare monthly progress reports
• Provide quality assurance and quality control on and review of project deliverables

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Minimum of four (4) years of experience, with eight (8) or more years desirable, as an engineer, planner, or hydrogeologist for water resources projects; Three (3) or more years of project management experience, with knowledge of Ajera, is desirable; Master's degree, and Professional Registration, or more than 12 years of demonstrated professional experience where Professional Registration is not available for degree, is desirable
• Technical knowledge: Numerical groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW, IWFM, etc.), water resources planning, data management and visualization, ArcGIS, and technical writing; Proficiency with Python or R, and Surfer is preferred
• California groundwater and water planning regulations: Knowledge of California groundwater and water planning regulations, including Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), Urban Water Management Planning Act, and/or Senate Bill 610 requirements is preferred
• Physical Demands & Work Environment: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high-volume workload and frequent short deadlines; Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs; Must be able to work remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods; Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information; Must be able to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight for customer meetings and site visits up to 25% of the time

Compensation

• The expected base salary range for this position is $107,000 - $150,000 per year.
• Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
• In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance.
• As an employee-owned firm, EKI offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience.
• EDI Environment & Water, Inc provides excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, including career advancement opportunities, outstanding training opportunities, incentive compensation including bonuses, retirement benefits through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and 401(k) profit-sharing contributions, and group medical, vision, and dental benefits.