Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer
Sr. Water Resources Design Engineer | Southern California | Hybrid | $100K-$130K
Are you a water resources engineer who wants to own meaningful projects, work alongside people who are genuinely passionate about what they do, and make a real environmental impact through great engineering? Keep reading.
A growing environmental engineering consultancy in Southern California is looking to add a senior water resources design engineer to their team. This firm has built a strong reputation for delivering technically rigorous, innovative solutions across California, and they've done it while maintaining a culture that's collaborative, flexible, and authentically enjoyable to be part of. Hybrid schedule, casual environment, and a team that pushes each other to find better approaches on every project they take on.
The Opportunity
This is a senior-level, hands-on design role with real ownership from day one. You won't just be reviewing work, you'll be leading projects from concept through construction bid, developing full PS&E packages, managing schedules and budgets, and helping shape the firm's technical direction. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise is trusted and your voice matters, this is it.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
- Leading development of civil/water resources design projects from concept through construction bid, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Performing detailed hydrologic studies - rainfall-runoff modeling, flood frequency analysis, regional hydrology, reservoir routing, and more
- Running advanced 1D and 2D hydraulic and sedimentation analyses to solve complex flood problems
- Designing flood control channels, levees, debris basins, hydraulic structures, and scour protection
- Producing civil construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including grading, site layout, drainage, and erosion/sediment control
- Mentoring and teaching junior project engineers on design tasks, drawing production, and quantity estimating
- Supporting proposal development and project scope write-ups for new pursuits
- Communicating technical findings clearly to clients, agencies, and the public
What You'll Need
- 7+ years of experience in civil water resources design
- California PE license (multi-state licensure a bonus)
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Solid working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic modeling (1D & 2D)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience preparing full PS&E packages for water resources projects
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, accessible graphics and reports
- A proactive, organized mindset and the ability to both lead tasks independently and collaborate within a team
Bonus Points For
- Sediment transport modeling and scour analysis experience
- Design experience with dams, debris basins, or other major hydraulic structures
- MicroStation proficiency
- Multi-state PE licensure
Why This One's Worth Your Time
This isn't a firm where you'll get lost in a big corporate structure or handed the same project on repeat. This is a team that genuinely invests in doing things differently and better, and they're looking for someone who shares that mindset. If you're a senior engineer who's technically sharp, ready to own projects end-to-end, and looking for a workplace where the culture is as strong as the work, this is the move.
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