Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Water Resources Engineer or Scientist in Santa Barbara, CA, you will work on complex projects involving innovative urban stormwater management and natural surface water systems, including sustainable green infrastructure planning studies, urban stormwater infrastructure design and infrastructure, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, surface water, watershed, and stormwater runoff monitoring/modeling, industrial and construction site NPDES permitting support and inspections, & Clean Water Act regulatory support.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
Stormwater permitting and regulatory compliance, including MS4, IGP, and CGP permit support;
Developing innovative green infrastructure solutions for the urban environment;
In-stream and urban stormwater water quality monitoring program development and implementation;
Applying innovative hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, from 1-D to 3-D transport models;
Technical document preparation, including technical writing and creation of exhibits and maps; and
Interacting with client representatives.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (required)
Advanced degree in environmental or civil engineering or natural resources science, with emphasis on water resources or closely related discipline. (preferred)
Professional registration (i.e., P.E., P.G. CPESC, CPSWG). (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

At least 2 years (5+ preferred) of experience in a water resource consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Strong technical writing and communication skills. (required)
An outstanding track record for client management and technical leadership. (required)
Project experience and knowledge of regulatory requirements related to stormwater management. (required)
An understanding of urban sources and fate and transport processes for typical stormwater pollutants. (required)
A general understanding of stormwater BMPs (selection, performance, and design). (preferred)
Experience with modeling and design software tools such as SWMM, SUSTAIN, HEC-RAS, SBPAT, LSPC, HSPF, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD. (preferred)
Experience working on demanding, sophisticated, and legally sensitive projects. (preferred)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $70,595/year / Maximum Salary: $126,430/year (Santa Barbara, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.